Are you passionate about connecting with people from all over the world? Do you enjoy helping students take the next step in their educational journey? Join HZ University of Applied Sciences as an International Student Officer and help us grow the HZ’s international community which is currently made up of around 800 students from over 100 different countries.
Your role
As an International Student Officer, your main objective is to inform and engage prospective international students as they explore the opportunities available at HZ. You will promote our English-taught programmes through a mix of in-person and digital outreach, connecting with prospective students and partner organisations of HZ across diverse international markets.
You will:
- Represent HZ at education fairs, school visits, and networking events abroad, often in partnership with other Dutch higher education institutions
- Organise and support recruitment activities such as international school tours, online webinars, and campus visits
- Provide tailored information to international prospects and identify key influencers in their decision-making process
- Collaborate with your team to ensure a seamless follow-up of international leads and share insights that help shape the overall recruitment strategy by working on related projects, such as market analyses on (focus) countries; and assisting in managing relationships with external partners
- Travel internationally up to 10–12 times per year, primarily between September–November and February–April. Trips often include weekends and intensive schedules
- Report your activities and results to the team coordinator, contributing to data-driven improvements in recruitment efforts.
What you enjoy
- Engaging with prospective students, parents, and international partners
- Representing HZ abroad and collaborating with diverse stakeholders
- Sharing insights and successes with your team and contribute to strategy to inform potential students the best way possible
- Taking ownership of logistics and promotional materials
- Collaborative and responding to unexpected situations with creativity and adaptability
- Being able to switch between tasks to help international prospective students in their decision making journey.
The team
You’ll be part of the International Student Recruitment Team which consists of 4 other colleagues within the Team Marketing & Recruitment. This sub team is part of Marketing, Communication, Community & Internationalisation department. This close-knit, driven, and supportive team works collaboratively and we value professionalism, teamwork, and having fun while working toward a shared goal.
It’s in your DNA
You’re proactive, culturally sensitive, and thrive in fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering high-qualify work under pressure. You’re a strong communicator, comfortable presenting, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. You understand that this role requires flexibility and doesn't always follow a standard 9-to-5 schedule. You are ready to adapt to changing demands, including frequent international travel.
You also have:
- A relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g. Marketing, Communication, International Business).
- At least 3 years of experience in marketing, recruitment or account management within an international context (experience in higher education is a plus).
- Excellent command of the English and Dutch, both spoken and written (additional languages such as French, German or Spanish are a bonus).
Grow with us
We believe that futureproof education starts with our employees. That is why, in addition to a vibrant working environment, we also offer:
- A temporary contract for 1 year, in the position of staff member internalisation. Renewal of this appointment will depend on your personal functioning and formative space;
- A gross monthly salary between € 3.233,14 and € 4.376,46 (scale 8 according to CLA HBO) for full-time employment depending on your work experience and qualifications;
- 8.3% end-of-year payment, 8% holiday pay and possibly a contribution towards travel and/or working from home expenses;
- Approximately 53 holidays if you work full time;
- Every opportunity to work on your personal and professional development;
- Freedom and independence in your work;
- Fun activities organised as part of HZ Fun, HZ Sport and HZ Cult, and free access to HZ Vitality Center.
Working at HZ University of Applied Sciences: the personal university
Together with around 600 employees and 5000 students, we dedicate ourselves, through innovative education and research, to our mission of contributing to a better world.
Working at HZ means working in a vibrant community which offers all the space and every opportunity for unique ideas and the development of your talents, so that you can grow. Everywhere, the door is always open, so you can just walk in for a chat with any colleague. Because ultimately, we are all in it together. Whether you work as a lecturer, janitor, marketing or ICT staff, HR advisor or financial manager: together we contribute to a better, sustainable world. That is the strength of our personal university of applied sciences.
Apply
Will you become the driving force behind our team? Then apply via the application button below before 26 August. Still prefer to get some more information first? Shen Li (Team Coordinator - International Student Recruitment) can tell you more about this position. Shen can be reached at s.li@hz.nl until Tuesday, August 6, afterwards she will be out of office for holiday. The first interview will take place on 2 September.
Are we both convinced that we are a good fit? Then you will start in your new role as International Student Officer as soon as possible on a date that works best for both parties.
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