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Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic, international environment where HR, finance and coordination come together? Join us as a Business Operations Coordinator! At the Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ School of Economics (U.S.E.), you will work closely with a fellow coordinator to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. In this role, you report to the Managing Director.

Your job

In this role, you focus on supporting human resources and finance processes. You are a key contact for researchers at U.S.E. and act as a liaison between them and colleagues from Human Resources, Finance & Control, and the Research Support Office. Many lines of communication run through you, and you are the one who connects them.

Your tasks include:

• supporting the preparation and management of the annual teaching allocation and workload distribution for academic staff;
• assisting managers with the application and implementation of HR policies, and handling personnel changes in the HR system;
• carrying out administrative, financial and organisational tasks, such as FTE calculations, arranging and coordinating personnel changes, financial support and budget transfers;
• advising and supporting researchers in HR and finance matters when applying for projects.

Your qualities

As Business Operations Coordinator, you are the first point of contact for staff within U.S.E. This means that strong social and communication skills are essential, that you can switch easily between tasks, and that you manage priorities effectively. Besides, you bring the following qualifications:

• You have at least a higher vocational education (HBO) level.
• You are flexible and can handle unexpected situations or shifting priorities.
• You work accurately, with a keen eye for financial details and compliance with regulations.
• You take a proactive approach and enjoy identifying and implementing improvements in business processes.
• You show initiative, are solution-oriented and comfortable seeking out information independently.
• You have a good command of both spoken and written English and Dutch.

Our offer

• An employment contract for 12 months with the prospect of a permanent employment contract;
• a working week of 28- 32 hours and a gross monthly salary between €3,708 and €5,057 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 9 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ.

About us

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. .

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance is a faculty at the heart of society, with a strong focus on social issues. Our subjects of Law, Economics and Governance give us a strong mix of academic disciplines that complement and enhance each other. This is a unique combination and a mark of our faculty's strength.

More information

For more information, please contact Liina Haring at l.haring@uu.nl or (06) 43 18 43 92.

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ.

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As Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the ‘apply now’ button.

The application deadline is 2 November 2025.