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We are Hiring -for- Students Support Students

Wageningen University and Research has set up an online platform for students with a need for facilities. These can be students with a neurodivergence (AD(H)D, ASD, etc.), chronic illness, any kind of disability, informal caregiving role or anything else that could hinder their participation in education.

The ’Students Support Students’ platform facilitates these students to get in touch with each other and to help each other navigate the WUR and student life. By gathering all information that is currently fragmented in one channel, we hope to make the university more accessible.

Help moderate and improve the platform

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic WUR students to help moderate and further improve this platform. This project is still in its infancy, so there is a lot of room for your creative input. In this role, you will be guided by the coordinator of Student Training & Support and one of the student deans.

We would especially like to encourage students with facilities themselves to apply; we are very willing to talk about how to accommodate you best in this role.

Your tasks

  • Scheduling meetings, taking minutes, managing the inbox
  • Organising and hosting activities and focus groups
  • Talking with staff members
  • Collaborating to promote awareness
  • Being the link between the student platform and the WUR
  • Moderating the platform
  • Advocating the voice of the students on the platform towards the WUR

What are we looking for?

  • Compassion, empathy and patience: you will be the first point of contact for students on the platform
  • Integrity: you need to have a good moral compass to be able to deal with sensitive information
  • Communication skills: you will be in contact with other students and WUR staff and will work in a team of three students
  • Affinity with online support
  • Flexibility: your tasks will be diverse and change over time, from improving the platform to maintaining it
  • Proficiency in English is required, in Dutch is a plus

Availability

You work at the office, on campus and online. The hours are flexible: mostly around 3-6 hours per week. You can start as soon as possible and are available for a minimum of 1 year.

What do we offer?

• Being part of a WUR team
• Expanding your skills
• A student-assistant contract (see terms CAO-NU)

How to apply

Send your CV and a brief motivation letter per e-mail to heleen.franssen@wur.nl before the 24th of February 2025. Job interviews will be held on the 27th of February.