Tuesday 20 January 2015

Vacancies in The Netherlands: Customer Consultant Books


Customer Consultant Books-BOO0002I
Elsevier : EU-Netherlands

Description

 
Customer Consultant Books
 
Your new challenge!
Are you an experienced Customer Consultant (CC) with a proven track record of maximizing customer satisfaction? Eager to act as a trusted advisor to the customer, ensuring the customer adopts uses and gets maximum value from our solutions. Our Customer Consultant vacancy can be your next challenge!
Your core focus in this role is creating commercial opportunities for our ReferenceModules products on ScienceDirect.

As a Customer Consultant your are responsible for ensuring value and use of solutions/products and for renewal revenue growth, maximizing customer retention (number of customers) at account base. Through maximizing and demonstrating the value from our solutions to the customer, the CC will support renewals and renewal value stories.

Part of your scope could also be other book products, such as insights library, legacy and existing accounts.

In order to be successful, the Customer Consultant will know everything about the products in their portfolio. You will work closely together with the Sales Director for online Books to ensure successful renewal.

This position is based in Amsterdam, reports into the Vice President of Channel Marketing in the Division of Science & Technology Books.  This role will require travel within EMEA, approximately 40% of your time.

Your responsibilities
·         You are responsible for monitoring of customer value to ensure increasing value and minimize attriction risk
·         Support account team to demonstrate product value and ROI in support of renewal contract negotiations. Together with AM, prepare customer specific renewal value stories for renewal negotiations
·         Focused on total renewal growth (so retention and price uplift)
·         Uncover up-sell or cross-sell opportunities both within books offering, but also considering other product lines, in order to grow total revenue base, and pro-actively share with AM
·         Align the specific solution engagement plan for the specific solution/product portfolio with the holistic customer engagement plan owned by the account manager
·         Own the post-sales process for the solution portfolio
·         Ensure successful implementation and adoption of solution at customers: ensure delivery pf appropriate training (self, via 3rd parties, via on-line offerings) in line with customer engagement plan. Coordinate with global customer support team (in operations)
·         Identify new contacts and products users. Turn them into product advocates
·         Systematically monitor and analyse usage at customer and regional levels against targets, develop mitigating actions where usage is not meeting objectives
·         Can demonstrate all solutions in portfolio to expert end users, at a feature level comparison against all competitors
·         stay abreast of development in field and market segment, and share with Elsevier. Active thought-leader in the domain in the specific territory
·         Trusted Advisor to the customer – in-depth knowledge of their very specific research workflow and how they extract value from our solution
·         Provide customer feedback to product and marketing teams and plans to help direct marketing efforts in meeting strategic sales objectives
·         Build out network with a given customer – look for additional groups that would benefit fro
·         Work on pre-renewal value stories, based on usage and user experience in previous year and post sales activities like library welcome kits, set clients up for alert e-mails, coordinate product update alerts and provide usage reports.

Qualifications

 
Qualifications
What you should bring
·         Masters degree preferably in a Science related field, a researcher background could be beneficial
·         Deep understanding of researcher workflows in corporations, particularly life science, chemical, high tech is preferred
·         Experience instructing on the use of software and information tools
·         Experience in working in an international matrixed organisation, 2 years of relevant commercial experience in selling within a sales organisation,
·         Background in customer engagement and driving customer adoption is required
·         Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills in English, self starter mentality combined with an eye for detail and a commercial attitude

This job requires frequent travelling to diverse locations within your respective territory (40%).

What we offer
We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities to develop yourself. Elsevier’s benefits are very competitive.
·         Variable Compensation
·         Variable compensation, as well as specific non-revenue Key Performance Objectives (KPOs).
·         Commission paid on total revenue (new and renewals) for all products in the specific solution portfolio.
·         Flexible working arrangements
·         Additional benefits, like memberships of Elsevier’s magazines, discount on books and other facilities
·         Several local and global networking communities to share best practices and knowledge
·         Various social responsibility programs, channeling knowledge and strengths to help communities around the world improve education, science, healthcare and protect the environment.
Trainings
·         Sales Academy offering as per your defined Learning Path.
·         Portfolio Bootcamp
·         Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development

An assessment or business case could be part of our selection procedure. Please be aware that we request references and a copy of your diploma in the offer stage.


https://reedelsevier.taleo.net/careersection/15/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=405370&src=JB-11660

Vacancy in The Netherlands: Reservations Representative at Eurail - Utrecht

Are you service-minded, flexible, independent and organized? Do you feel at home in an international environment? Then apply for:

Reservations Representative
Utrecht

Who is Eurail.com?

Eurail.com is a fast growing e-commerce company based in the Netherlands. We sell rail passes to travelers who want to discover Europe the best way possible: by train. We sell the Interrail pass to European residents and the Eurail pass to non-European residents. We have a global reach with customers from every country imaginable ordering their pass from us. Our main market is the US, UK, Canada and Down Under. But we also have many customers from South-America, Asia and Europe.

Eurail.com offers the best of both worlds: We are in the top largest Internet companies in the Netherlands with an estimated annual turnover of over €75 million. At the same time we are a small company in terms of our team; we’re currently 70 people at the headquarters and a lot of temporary employees. Eurail.com is owned by 32 European railway and boat companies.

Job purpose

From our headquarters in Utrecht we are offering train reservations to our customers. For this service we are looking for reservations representatives.

In this role you will be responsible for booking train reservations.

We are looking for people who enjoy assisting our customers and help them making their European train journey go as smoothly as possible. Are you proactive, enthusiastic and do you know your languages, then we’re looking for you.

Key tasks and responsibilities

    Making train reservations;
    Customer contact by email and phone;
    Administrative work;
    Optimizing workflow: recommending improvements to procedures;
    Teamwork.

Who are we looking for?

        You are available to work for 16-40 hours per week from mid March until August 1 st 2015;
        Your English is perfect, both spoken and written;
        Spanish and Dutch language skills, both spoken and written, is a plus;
        You have affinity with computers and experience with Word, Outlook, Excel;
        You quickly get acquainted with new systems;
        You have an EU passport or a permit to work in the Netherlands;
        You live in Utrecht or nearby Utrecht.

Competences

    You work independently and proactively;
    You are accurate, with a keen eye for detail;
    You have a sense of humor and team spirit;
    You are a strong communicator, both written and spoken;
    You are looking for a service-focused job in a young, compact organization;
    You have a flexible attitude towards work schedules;
    You surprise customers with your perfect preparation: you engage and anticipate customers’ needs.

What do we offer?

    Product and engagement trainings;
    A young, growing organization;
    The opportunity to contribute to our company achievements in a concrete and directly visible way;
    A truly international environment;
    A €10,- gross hourly wage; no travel expenses;
    Due to the seasonal character of our products, the workload varies per week. This means that work schedules also change.

Interested?

Do you recognize yourself in this vacancy and do you also have relevant experience? Email us your CV and cover letter in English. Applications can be sent before January 31 2015 to: jobs@eurail.com , Attn. Recruiter Claudia Hagenaars, mentioning the vacancy Reservations Representative. Qualified candidates will be invited to do an at home language test and potentially a recruitment day. Recruitment days will be held on February 19 th 2015 and February 26 th 2015. You must be available on one of these 2 days if you’re interested in this vacancy.

Questions?

Questions about this vacancy can be sent to jobs@eurail.com . You will be contacted soon.

Vacancies in The Netherlands: 6 PhD positions in Business and Management f/m VU University Amsterdam (VU) - — AcademicTransfer

6 PhD positions in Business and Management f/m VU University Amsterdam (VU) - — AcademicTransfer







6 PhD positions in Business and Management f/m



Specifications - (explanation)

Function typesPhD positions
Scientific fieldsEconomics,

Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Hours


38.0


-


40.0

hours per week

EducationUniversity Graduate
Job number15002
Translations

About employer
VU University Amsterdam (VU)

Short link
www.academictransfer.com/26213







Job description

PhD
students can rely on the intensive supervision and the extensive
training offered by the faculty’s leading researchers in the field. They
will follow the 3-year PhD programme of the Amsterdam Business Research
Institute (ABRI). The Faculty offers opportunities to attend
conferences, to meet other international researchers and to participate
in high-quality discussion groups in support of writing papers for
publication. Many of our PhD students spend some time abroad during
their trajectory. The prospects for the Faculty's doctoral graduates on
the labor market are excellent, both inside and outside the academic
world.

The PhD student is required to conduct
independent research, supervised by a (team of) professor(s), and to
incorporate the findings of his or her research in a doctoral
dissertation. In addition, the PhD student will be involved in teaching
activities at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.

Requirements

Applicants
should have a MPhil / Research master or an equivalent programme (e.g.
Junior Researcher Programme) with good grades in Economics, Business
Administration, Operations Research, Sociology,
or a related
discipline. We expect candidates to show a proactive research
orientation and to be proficient in written and spoken English. GMAT/GRE
test results are required from all applicants. The candidates are
expected to apply with their own research proposals written in
accordance with the standard NWO (Dutch Science Foundation) guidelines.
The topic of the research proposal must fit with one or more research
programmes of ABRI.

Conditions of employment

The
appointment will be for a total of three years. The initial appointment
will be for a period of 12 months, extendable up to three years upon a
positive evaluation. You can find information about our excellent fringe
benefits of employment at www.workingatvu.nl.

The
salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic
personnel, and amounts € 2.476,-gross per month during the first year
and increases to € 2.717,- gross per month during the third year, based
on a full-time employment.
Contract type:

Temporary,


1 year





Department

The
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEWEB) aims to combine
high quality education with excellent research. The Faculty offers
three Dutch taught Bachelor’s programmes (Economics and Business
Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research and Business
Administration), one English taught Bachelor’s programme (International
Business Administration), eight English taught Master’s programmes and
thirteen postgraduate programmes. The faculty has several research
groups with an outstanding international reputation. FEWEB accommodates
approximately 4600 students and 1700 postgraduate students. Over 500
staff members are employed at the Faculty.

Amsterdam Business
Research Institute (ABRI) was established in 2009 and builds on a long
history of research and teaching at the Faculty of Economics and
Business Administration of VU University Amsterdam. ABRI consists of six
research tracks and involves renowned Dutch and international research
fellows who publish in and are part of editorial board of journals
including Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Journal,
Organization Science, Organization Studies, Journal of Management,
Journal of Management Studies. ABRI offers a full time PhD programme in
Business and Management where the focus is not only on excellent
research but also on academic career development.

Additional information

For more information on the application procedures and the proposal form, please check www.abri.vu.nl/en/doctoral-education/phd-programme/phd-vacancies/index.asp

The applications should be sent before 12 March 2015 to Ms Ina Putter (i.putter@vu.nl).
Start of the programme: 1 September 2015.
Please mention the vacancy number in the email header.

The Department of International and European Law is seeking an outstanding international lawyer.

Tilburg Law School’s commitment to societal relevance and internationalization finds reflection in its emphasis on ... Tilburg University - Tilburg — AcademicTransfer







Tilburg Law School’s commitment to societal
relevance and internationalization finds reflection in its emphasis on bridging academic knowledge and practice in a globalizing world.
International law scholarship is at the forefront of our investigation into the impact of globalization upon law.



Specifications - (explanation)

Location
Tilburg
Function typesProfessors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers
Scientific fieldsLaw,

European and International Law
Hours




40.0

hours per week

EducationDoctorate
Job numberUVT-EXT-2015-0017
Translations

About employer
Tilburg University

Short link
www.academictransfer.com/26221





Job description

Thechair in international law is located in the Department of European and
International Law (EIP). EIP offers a vibrant academic environment, with
international staff from different disciplinary backgrounds converging
around themes of common interest. EIP’s ambition is to perform at the
European top in terms of both research and education. EIP currently
includes some thirty research and teaching staff and hosts chairs in
international law, EU law, international environmental law,
international human rights law, law and development, and legal
philosophy. Research within EIP is conducted within the Center for
Transboundary Legal Development (CTLD), which includes the Tilburg Law
and Economics Center (TILEC) and historians of international law
(HIL@Tilburg). Research themes constantly evolve but currently include
global law, trade and investment, law and development, business and
human rights, nature conservation and climate change, technology and
regulation, and peace and security.

 EIP is responsible for the
International and European Law track of the Dutch LL.B; for the LL.M. in
International and European Law; and contributes to a range of other
teaching programmes, including the LL.M. in Dutch law, the Research
Master, the Liberal Arts programme and the Global Law bachelor. EIP also
hosts two joint doctoral programmes: the Ph.D. programme in
Globalisation and Legal Theory, and the European Joint Doctorate in Law
and Development.

 Chair of International Law
TheChair plays a leading role in realizing EIP’s ambitious goals in the
field of research and education. To this end, the Chair is expected to
publish in leading international journals and to establish and maintain a
network of international contacts. The candidate sought has a strong
grounding in general international law. Whilst carving out her or his
own area of expertise, s(he) will forge cohesion between the
international law chairs within EIP and across Tilburg Law School in
ways that give rise to a distinctive profile and facilitate co-operation
on international law across the Law School. The Chair is expected to
raise external research funds as well as contribute to broader societal
debates. Supervising doctoral candidates is a core part of the
professorship.

The Chair shall teach within the bachelor and
master programmes offered by the Department and play a leadership role
in the International and European Law track of the Dutch Law bachelor
and the LL.M. in International and European Law. The Chair will be
expected to assume some management responsibilities within the
Department and more broadly within the Law School. An aspect of the
leadership expected from this Chair is a commitment to learning Dutch.

Requirements

TheDepartment of International and European Law is seeking an outstanding
international lawyer. The ideal candidate will combine academic
excellence with practical application and have a track record of
excellent teaching evaluations.

 The candidate shall possess:
-     
a strong track record in the area of general international law, as
demonstrated by a dissertation on the subject and high profile
publications;
-        an excellent international publication record;
-        the ability to establish a strong and innovative research agenda;
-     
an excellent track record in teaching international law at both the
bachelor and master levels and a willingness to innovate in teaching;
-        experience in supervising doctoral research projects;
-     
a proven ability to collaborate with peers and to forge links between
their own research and the research conducted by others;
-        a strong network of international contacts, both within and outside academia;
-        a proven track record in acquiring external funding;
-        leadership and management experience, and a willingness to play such roles in the future;
-     
the ability to inspire colleagues and students, an enjoyment of working
in a team and a willingness to contribute generally to faculty life;
-        an excellent command of written and spoken English, and a commitment to learning Dutch within an agreed period.

Conditions of employment

Tilburg
University offers a good benefits package in accordance with the
Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities. The salary for the
position of Professor 2 has a maximum of € 7.431,- gross per month and
is based on the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities.
The appointment will be from 1 September 2015.
Tilburg University is rated among the top Dutch employers, offering
very good fringe benefits, such as the possibility to determine your
benefits individually through a labor choice model and reimbursement of
moving expenses. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible
for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary; the
university will apply for such an allowance on their behalf whenever the
criteria are met.


Organisation

Tilburg University

Tilburg
University is a modern and specialized university. With a broad variety
of international programmes and innovating research, the Faculty of Law
stands for high quality. Research at the Tilburg University Faculty of
Law is conducted in an organisation that fosters diversity. The Tilburg
Graduate Law School is responsible for the training and guidance of its
Research Master students and of the Faculty's PhD researchers. With its
open and inspiring atmosphere, this Faculty is a congenial working
environment.

Additional information

Additional information about Tilburg University and the Law School can be found on www.tilburguniversity.edu/. Specific information about the vacancy can be obtained from Dr. Morag Goodwin, m.e.a.goodwin@tilburguniversity.edu.

Chair in Modern Asian History (second call) University of Amsterdam (UvA) - Amsterdam — AcademicTransfer

Chair in Modern Asian History (second call) University of Amsterdam (UvA) - Amsterdam — AcademicTransfer





Job description

The Department of Anthropology is hiring a Chair in Modern Asian History.

The
new chair is currently expected to spend 60 percent of the time on
teaching and 40 percent on research. Both activities include
administrative tasks and services to the community.

The chair
combines social anthropology with history.  The chair’s expertise must
fit the profile of Research and Teaching Mission of the Moving Matters
group (see description). S/he has expertise in mobility and/or border
studies, labour relations, transnational flows of people, goods and
ideas.

Tasks: 

  • Contributing to the broad and diverse
    research and teaching profile of the anthropology in Amsterdam, notably
    the anthropology of development;
  • developing, carrying out and
    supervising empirical historical anthropological research at a high
    academic level, further developing international leadership in this
    field, developing a research line in collaboration with junior staff
    members and other researchers working at the Amsterdam Institute for
    Social Science Research (AISSR) and the social anthropology Program
    Group ‘Moving Matters’;
  • teaching general, specialist and
    methodological courses in the Bachelor's-, Master's-, Research Master's-
    and PhD programs in anthropology at the University of Amsterdam, and
    supervising graduate students;
  • acquiring and helping to acquire external funding for research (also on behalf of junior researchers);
  • actively
    contributing to the development of anthropology in the national and
    international context by publishing and participating in national and
    international research networks and educational initiatives;
  • carrying
    out administrative tasks on behalf of the Department of Sociology and
    Anthropology, the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research
    (AISSR) and their interdisciplinary centres, the teaching programs, and
    so forth.

Requirements

  • Strong
    general knowledge in the fields of the anthropology of development and
    history as well as knowledge and experience in combining these and other
    disciplines;
  • commitment to the research agenda of the AISSR in
    general and the Program Group ‘Moving Matters’ in particular, and
    commitment to enhance interdisciplinary collaborations in this specific
    field;
  • outstanding track record in empirical research on themes
    that fit the research and teaching profile of the Moving Matters group,
    more in particular in the field of mobility and/or border studies,
    transnational flows of people, goods and ideas, and/or labour – as
    exemplified in a strong publication record in internationally peer
    reviewed journals and/or books published by internationally recognized
    press;
  • research experience in Asia and also proficiency in an Asian language;
  • demonstrated
    ability to acquire research funding from external sources (e.g. the
    Netherlands’ Organization for Scientific Research, the European Research
    Council, or other research councils, the European Union, or other
    national and international funding agencies);
  • thorough mastery of historical and anthropological research methods, including research using databases;
  • a
    proven record of high-quality teaching, preferably at Bachelor's-,
    Master's- and PhD level. Also a commitment to teaching general courses
    as well as specialist courses in the Bachelor's and Master's programs in
    Sociology and in the interdisciplinary Research Master Social Sciences;
  • track record in administration and commitment to carry out administrative tasks;
  • adequate knowledge of Dutch, or the willingness to learn the Dutch language within two years;
  • in
    possession of the Dutch Basic Teaching Qualification (or foreign
    equivalent), or willingness to acquire such a qualification on a fairly
    short term.

Conditions of employment

Depending
on qualifications and experience, the salary will range from €5,003 to
€8,795 gross per month, in conformity with the Collective Labour
Agreement of Dutch Universities. Secondary benefits at Dutch
universities are attractive and include 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end
of year bonus.

Department

The Department of Anthropology is one of the departments in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG).
Research and education are carried out by special institutes. The
College of Social Sciences (CSS) and the Graduate School for the Social
Sciences (GSSS) are responsible for the undergraduate and graduate
teaching programmes in the social sciences.

Research takes place
under the aegis of the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research
(AISSR). The AISSR is a multidisciplinary research institute, the
biggest one of its kind in the Netherlands. The broad scope and
pluralism of our education and research programmes are inspired by and
reflect a strong degree of internationalization. The AISSR Programme Group ‘Moving Matters: People, Goods, Power and Ideas’ consists
of researchers involved in social anthropology and the sociology of
development. These scholars, alongside colleagues from other groups and
disciplines, collaborate in various interdisciplinary centres, as well
as the International Institute for Social Science History (IISG).

Additional information

For more information about this position, please contact:

Postdoctoral Researcher or Assistant Professor Mathematics Leiden University - Leiden — AcademicTransfer

Postdoctoral Researcher or Assistant Professor Mathematics Leiden University - Leiden — AcademicTransfer .





Job description

This
is a broad search that is open to outstanding applicants from all areas
of mathematics, preferably related to the research areas represented at
the institute. These are Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory, Statistics,
Analysis and Probability Theory. Applicants with a different academic
focus who can explain their added value for the institute are welcome to
apply. The nature of the position will depend on experience and
qualifications of the candidate.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. in mathematics;
• Have demonstrated potential for excellence in research;
• Are able and willing to effectively teach graduate and undergraduate level courses;
• Have an energetic personality and good communication skills;
• Are willing to contribute to the organization of the institute;
• Are eager to join in national/international research collaborations;
• Are able to raise national and international research funds.

Conditions of employment

We
offer a full-time, temporary position of Postdoctoral Researcher or
Assistant Professor. Details of the positions offered will depend on
experience and qualifications of the candidate. The salary will be pay
scale 10 or 11 in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for
Dutch Universities (cao). Salary range from € 2.476,- to € 4.551,- gross
per month.

The University aims to employ more women in areas
where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore especially invited
to apply.

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package
with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training
and career development and paid parental leave. Our individual choices
model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and
conditions. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a
substantial tax break.

Organisation

Leiden University

Leiden
is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university in the
Netherlands (1575). The University permeates the local surroundings;
University premises are scattered throughout the city, and the students
who live and study in Leiden give the city its relaxed yet vibrant
atmosphere.

Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research
universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading
edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia.

Department

Faculty of Science, Mathematical Institute

The
Mathematical Institute is one of the institutes in the Faculty of
Science of Leiden University. The Faculty of Science has more than 2,600
students enrolled in 8 bachelor and 11 master programs. Working at the
Faculty of Science means being part of a dynamic scientific community
that sets high standards for its students, staff and support staff
alike. The Faculty is known for its friendly and team-spirited
atmosphere, which promotes mutual exchange of knowledge. For more
information, see www.science.leidenuniv.nl.

The
Mathematical Institute is responsible for the mathematical research and
education within the Faculty of Science. Currently, there are 120 staff
members and 330 bachelor- and master students from all over the world. A
diverse mix of people from different academic and cultural backgrounds
characterizes the institute. For more information, see www.math.leidenuniv.nl/en/home/.

Additional information

For more information, please contact the coordinator of the Mathematisch Instituut, Ms Kathelijne Smits (e-mail: smitskgm@math.leidenuniv.nl , telephone: 0031 (0)71 527 7111).

Information about the Faculty of Science can be found at www.science.leidenuniv.nl/index.php/english/ and about Leiden University at www.vacancies.leiden.edu/.


Saturday 10 January 2015

Because of the expansion of her online educational activities the EAU is in search for ... European Association of Urology (EAU) - Arnhem — AcademicTransfer

Because of the expansion of her online educational activities the EAU is in search for ... European Association of Urology (EAU) - Arnhem — AcademicTransfer





Job description

This vacancy has been published via SciencePlatform, launched by NRC Carrière and AcademicTransfer.

Job objectives:

The
Project Manager Online Education is responsible for developing and
implementing projects regarding online education, to provide
high-quality Continuing Medical Education to urologists across Europe.
The Project Manager has an in-depth understanding of e-learning
processes and is expected to take initiative and apply the current
trends in the field of online education. The Project Manager is able to
contribute to the content development of EAU’s e-learning projects for
the European School of Urology (ESU) and, in partnership with
stakeholders from industry, for Education & Innovation. The Project
Manager also recognizes opportunities to develop and implement new
educational projects and tools. In all projects the Project Manager
ensures compliance with scientific integrity, educational value,
strategic communication and stakeholders interests.

Result areas:

  • Responsible for educational projects (online) from conception to completion, including:

    • Initiating ideas for new educational projects 
    • Establishing project budget, timelines and communication strategy 
    • Writing detailed project proposals 
    • Negotiating with external companies regarding funding and/or course development 
    • Liaising with faculty and internal or external project team members 
    • Communication with all stakeholders
    • Results measurement and evaluation of a project 
  • Maintenance of online courses and the learning management system 
  • Support of online learners and of faculty deploying blended learning activities 
  • Analysis and evaluation of online education programmes 
  • Gathering information on trends and developments in online education and in CME 
  • Presenting project plans, progress reports and evaluations to EAU boards/committees 
  • Linking different EAU online projects in the field of e-learning

Requirements

  • HBO/WO (college diploma or university degree) level of education in Educational Science
  • Experience
    in medical and life science education with experience in (online)
    education and/or at least 3 years of experience in a similar position
  • 3-5
    Years of experience in an (online) adult students educational
    environment In-depth understanding of course design and recognized
    e-learning standards
  • Strong project management skills
  • Good knowledge of medical terminology
  • Familiarity with CME, accreditation and/or scientific publication standards
  • Familiarity with IT processes regarding e-learning: authoring tools and learning management systems
  • Experience with project acquisition and research (feasibility)
  • Excellent writing and speaking skills in English, including instructional, facilitation and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
  • Preferably experience with Lectora
  • Teamplayer that understands stakeholder’s interests
  • Analytical
    thinking, convincing ability, accuracy, quality and result orientated,
    helicopterview and drive are some of the main competences for this
    position
  • You live near Arnhem (max. 60 km), The Netherlands

Conditions of employment

Within the organization, ample opportunities exist for personal and professional growth.

For
this very interesting position in an informal and international working
environment, a year contract with an attractive salary package
including 80% employer pension contribution and collective insurance is
offered.
Contract type:

Temporary,


1 year contract.





Organisation

European Association of Urology (EAU)

The
European Association of Urology is a scientific urological association
with currently well over 14,000 members. Members are medical
professionals working in the urological field or related
medical specialties. As an organization, the EAU offer an extensive
package of scientific products and services to science, education and
research to their members. The logistics related to these activities
are concentrated in Arnhem, The Netherlands.

Department

Online Education department

The
EAU provides all kinds of education for urologists, via the European
School of Urology (ESU) e.g. by organising courses in different
countries but also online through her Online Education department. This
department consists of two Project Managers and one Project Assistant.

Additional information

For more information please contact Drs. Maurice Schlief, Executive Manager Business Affairs, T 026 - 3890680.

Please note that the EAU has no interest in recruiting via an agency.


Friday 2 January 2015

Jobs in The Netherlands: EU Technical Trainer

EU Technical Trainer
Req. ID:     21732
Office Location:     EU-NL-Tilburg
# of openings:     1
Job Shift:    
Job Type:     Full time
Description

About Tesla

Tesla’s goal is to accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. California-based Tesla designs and manufactures EVs, as well as EV powertrain components for partners such as Toyota and Daimler. Model S is the world’s first premium sedan to be engineered from the ground up as an electric vehicle. Model S was named Motor Trend’s prestigious 2013 Car of the Year, achieved the best safety score of any car ever tested by the NHTSA, and Consumer Reports is calling it the best car it has ever tested.

Tesla Motors is committed to hiring and developing top talent from across the world for any given discipline. Our world-class teams operate with a non-conventional automotive product development philosophy of high inter-disciplinary collaboration, flat organizational structure, and technical contribution at all levels.  You will be expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, and to innovate. These jobs are not for everyone, you must have a genuine passion for producing the best vehicles in the world. Without passion, you will find what we're trying to do too difficult.

The Role

To instruct and educate teammates in the areas of company policies and procedures, technical knowledge, & service teammate productivity. Must have outstanding communication, presentation, and organizational skills while demonstrating a positive, motivational, & professional appearance.

Must be proficient in MS Windows and MS Office Suite 2007 applications and be able to perform functions in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Consistently seeks more effective methods of conveying knowledge to teammates.

Responsibilities

    Provides service specific training to Tesla Motors’ technicians on electric vehicles equipped with complex automotive/electromechanical systems (powertrain, passive restraint system, steering/suspension/brakes, thermal management).
    Provide specific & general training on High voltage DC systems.
    Deliver Technical Training courses across Europe.
    Prepare and develop training materials in close consultation with Service and Field Service Engineering.
    Assist with the operations at the Tilburg Training Center that include, but are not all encompassing: inventory, vehicles, room setup, service center contacts, phone calls and scheduling

Requirements

    Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with her/ his team and peers within the international training organization.
    Strong analytical problem solving skills and hands-on experience with hardware, tools, instruments, CAN or similar protocol analysis.
    Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
    Experience with environmental and safety requirements a plus.
    Excellent communication skills and demonstrated confidence and professionalism in working in a customer-facing role.
    Proven experience as Technical Trainer, and/or Technician.
    Strong automotive system repair knowledge and training experience.
    Fluent English, another additional European language is desirable.
    Skilled with common workplace and database software (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
    Frequent travel, must have valid Passport.
    Must have a Valid Driver’s License.


http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=TESLA&cws=1&rid=21732&source=Indeed

Vacancy in The Netherlands: Editor Copywriter

Full-Time Editor Copywriter
Global Reporting Initiative – Posted by Monique – Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

More info here: http://www.csrjobs.nl/jobs/editor-copywriter-3/?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

Vacancy in The Netherlands - Junior International Online Marketeer at university

Specifications - (explanation)

Location Nijmegen
Scientific fieldsBehaviour and Society
Hours 30.4 hours per week
Salary maximum € 3089
EducationUniversity Graduate
Job number 697.01.15
Translations
About employer Radboud University
Short link www.academictransfer.com/25995

Job description

As junior international online marketeer you will carry out the following online tasks with regard to prospective international Master’s students:
- update, create and optimise our website content;
- develop and maintain social media profiles on social media;
- send out messages on these channels, following a social media calendar that you (co-)create;
- develop and optimise online advertising campaigns;
- develop easy-to-use, clear, concise and comprehensible content on portals;
- manage, design and deliver email newsletters to prospective students and other stakeholders;
- follow up on email responses;
- support the carrying out of recurring online analyses.

With regard to the German bachelor’s recruitment, you:
- support larger online projects, such as the set-up of a new German website.

Requirements

- a Master’s degree in (international) marketing;
- one or two years of experience in the field of online marketing:
- demonstrable professional experience with social media and SEO;
- demonstrable experience with Google AdWords and Google Analytics;
- experience with writing for the web (preference);
- above average experience with Excel;
- analytically strong, precise and result driven;
- resentative, have excellent communication skills and be customer-oriented and practical;
- flexible: willing to travel (abroad) when necessary and to work in the weekends occasionally;
- outstanding knowledge and editorial skills in English (CPE level); knowledge of German is a preference.

Conditions of employment

- you will be classified as a ‘Projectleider 3’ in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO).


Job interviews have been scheduled for 22 January and 26 January 2015 (second round). Selected candidates will receive an invitation on 20 January 2015.
Contract type: Temporary, 1 year;

Organisation

Radboud University Nijmegen
Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.

Department

Marketing & Communications Department
The International Marketing and Recruitment team is part of the Marketing and Communication Department, and is the sub-department of Student Marketing and Recruitment. With approximately 20 staff members, the goal of Student Marketing and Recruitment is to inform national and international prospective students about the programmes and study facilities at Radboud University.


More specifically, International Marketing and Recruitment aims to advise and inform prospective international students about studying in the Netherlands and at Radboud University in particular. Our team consists of 5 staff members and several student workers. A large part of our marketing efforts are online, but we also visit fairs and give presentations abroad to meet students.


The other sub-departments within Marketing and Communications are Corporate Communication, Relations and Development and Online Strategy and Infrastructure. Marketing and Communications works closely together with the faculties to determine and carry out the university-wide marketing and communications policy.


The Marketing and Communications department aims to contribute to the international reputation of Radboud University. We have wide ambitions matching the quality produced by Radboud University. We have high standards and therefore give our colleagues room to develop. We assume that people perform better in an open and friendly environment, where they have the opportunity to take responsibility for their own actions.

No commercial propositions please.

Additional information

drs. Jolanda van den Broek, Head of Student Marketing and Recruitment
+ 31 24 3615765
j.vandenbroek@ru.nl

www.ru.nl/masters;www.studiereninnimwegen.nl

 https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/RUN/vacancy/25995/lang/en/

Vacancy in The Netherlands: Accountant (Payroll Department) - Utrecht area

Accountant (Payroll Department) - Utrecht area

Responsibilities:

The Staff Accountant Payroll is responsible for:

- Timely and accurate accounting and reporting of payroll costs in compliance with US GAAP;

- Performing month end accruals for vacation, time for time and other payroll related accruals.

Furthermore the Staff Accountant assists in analysing payroll costs compared to previous periods and solves any discrepancies where necessary. This person works independently and provides advice within the area of expertise to functional or operational area managers. Further in this role the incumbent is expected to resolve problems by identifying and selecting the solution through the application of acquired technical experience.

Main Tasks:

    Prepare month end payroll journals based on information received from payroll vendors. Liaise with payroll vendor or payroll ops in case information is inaccurate or insufficient
    Perform month-end and year-end closing activities including calculation of payroll accruals (vacation, time for time, pension, wage and employer taxes etc)
    Process payroll bank account transactions
    Prepare monthly account reconciliations and resolve issues with payroll ops, banking or other departments
    Assist in monthly payroll analysis
    Review payroll wires and perform verification of bank payments
    Support a variety of ad hoc projects as required

Requirements:

    HBO / Bachelors degree in Accounting or country equivalent education
    At least 2 to 3 years related work experience
    Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required
    Excellent analysing skills
    People Soft (HRMS and Finance) experience is a plus
    Clear and effective communications skills
    Fluent in English (verbal & written)
    General understanding of payslips/ payroll process is advantageous
    Team player with service-oriented attitude
    Proactive, well organized with hard working mentality
    Able to handle tight deadlines

Company profile

International retail company.
Location
NL - Utrecht
Publication date
31-12-2014

http://www.togetherabroad.nl/jobs/job-accountant-payroll-department-utrecht-area-nl-utrecht-508838-31.html

Vacancy: Assistant Visitor Registration- Temporary- Fluent English + French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch- IVH

Assistant Visitor Registration- Temporary- Fluent English + French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch- IVH
Description Assistant Visitor Registration- Temporary- Fluent English + French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch- IVH

Our client is currently looking for a full-time Assistant, Visitor Registration. You will work at the visitor department on a international Trade Show held in Amsterdam. During the fall and winter, the department consists of 3 persons, towards the show, temporary staff is hired to complete our team of 8-10 persons. In this position you will be responsible for the administrative processing of general visitor registration and verifying company details. You will be the main contact and answer all questions from visitors regarding their registration and payment for the trade show.

Tasks/responsibilities:

    Processing and verifying data from visitors found on the Internet and in documents submitted
    Replying/answering questions from visitors regarding their attendance by e-mail and phone
    Invoicing
    During the trade show at the RAI Exhibition Centre, you will work in Registration Centre onsite, where you will be supervising hostesses and help visitors if there are any difficulties

What we offer:

    An administrative position in a international work environment
    An informal and open work climate
    Work in an young, international and committed team





Requirements Assistant Visitor Registration- Temporary- Fluent English + French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch- IVH

    You have administrative experience
    You have an excellent knowledge of and experience in working with MS Office
    You have an excellent command of the English language and of at least one other language such as French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch.
    A good command of the French or Spanish language, both oral and written is appreciated.
    Your working and thinking capacity is at HBO level (or MBO level with strong working experience)
    You can monitor and organize your own tasks and take responsibility for your own administration
    You are happy to learn new things and will apply guidelines as explained
    You are capable of working independently as well as in a team
    You are accurate, service minded & you have good communicative skills
    You are comfortable defending terms & conditions to (difficult) visitors
    You can set priorities and work with deadlines
    You are able to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Company profile

Undutchables Recruitment Agency is your recruitment partner for career opportunities within the international business sector in the Netherlands. On behalf of our clients we match multilingual talent with challenging jobs in the Netherlands.

Our client is a international company that is responsible for a annual international trade show that brings retailers and manufacturers together.

Offer Assistant Visitor Registration- Temporary- Fluent English + French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch- IVH

Period                   : 12 January – 10 July 2015

Salary                   : max.  € 2.100,00 gross per month based on a 37.5 hour work week

Working days    : Monday - Friday

Working times   : 09.00 – 17.00

Working hours  : 37.5 per week

Remarks:

Due to the busy period leading up to the trade show in May, holidays cannot be taken from February until June. It will be possible to take a day off in February, March or June after consultation with your manager. Depending on the peak times of visitor registration, overtime work may be required in April and May. Ascension Day (14 May 2015) and the weekend before the Trade Show (16-17 May 2015) you will be expected to work.

http://www.togetherabroad.nl/jobs/job-assistant-visitor-registration-temporary-fluent-english-french-german-italian-spanish-dutch-ivh-508839-31.html