Vacature Educational Coordinator with a focus on Data Management

Educational Coordinator with a focus on Data Management in Maastricht

Welcome to Maastricht University!

Join the Teaching & Learning Hub at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS) as an Educational Coordinator! Are you skilled in data management, highly organized, and a strong communicator? Do you enjoy gathering and analysing educational data to support our Bachelor and Master programme directors? If so, apply now!

Educational Coordinator with a focus on Data Management

What you do

As Educational Coordinator, you are part of a team that ensures all operational processes underlying education run smoothly, and you support staff in relation to logistical and administrative issues. You are part of the FASoS Teaching & Learning Hub, the faculty’s ‘go to place’ for teaching and learning practice. You are operating in the heart of the faculty. The Teaching & Learning Hub is committed to quality support, policy and research, and offers a platform for relevant experimentation and exploration.

The Educational Coordinator supports the FASoS programme directors. You have responsibilities in the following areas:
•  You work closely with programme directors as being part of the curriculum team(s), you are the first contact point for incoming requests on operational and data management tasks related to Bachelor or Master programmes;
•  You will be responsible for collecting and analysing relevant educational data, working closely with various colleagues within the faculty.
•  You liaise with academic staff as well as support staff of the other departments and clusters such as the Office of Student Affairs, Finance, ICT, Marketing and Communications, P&D, Research Support Office and with external partners (e.g. Student Services Centre, University Library) whenever needed;
•  You evaluate and optimize operational processes and data management;
•  You support the programme director by organizing the practical side of the curriculum such as education plans, re-accreditations and midterms.

Are you ready to set the course for the years ahead? Then we’d love to meet you.

What you bring

We’re not looking for checkboxes; we’re interested in who you are and what you bring. Do you recognize yourself in this?

You are proactive and combine strong data management skills with enthusiasm for contributing to a supportive and engaging teaching and learning environment. You have strong communication skills and are able to adapt easily to different working styles and the expectations of stakeholders. You are analytical and result-oriented, able to quickly identify and address data-related issues, recognize inefficiencies, and work in a solution-focused way towards improvements. You are able to maintain overview and work effectively under pressure.

Furthermore, you bring:

•  A degree in Applied Sciences or you have reached this level in terms of experience.
•  Expertise with data: You have demonstrable experience with data-driven work and know how to apply this in your role (collecting, managing, and analysing educational data).
•  Experience with analysis tools: You are proficient in SAP, BI, MS Excel, and general statistical software such as Stata.
•  Experience with reporting: You are able to clearly present your findings to colleagues, both orally and in writing.
•  Demonstrable experience in organizing, evaluating, and optimizing processes and/or data management.
•  Experience in an educational environment is considered an advantage.
•  A good command of English and Dutch, both spoken and written.

What we offer

At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer:

• A 12-month contract (0,8 - 1,0 fte) with the prospect of a permanent contract based on mutual satisfaction.
• A gross monthly salary between €3546,00and €5538,00 (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week). 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
• A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.

About the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS)

FASoS is a close-knit, international community of thinkers, doers, and connectors. We offer interdisciplinary education in cultural and social sciences, and our research focuses on societies in transition. Creativity and collaboration are central; ranging from European integration, digitalization, and culture to innovative educational projects. FASoS is small-scale, informal, and diverse, with room to follow your own path.

Interested?

Want to know more about this position ? Reach out to Ingrid Melters at [email protected] If you interested in becoming part of our team, please apply now, no later than June 29, 2026.

Please make sure to include your CV and motivation letter.

The first interviews will be held on July 7th 2026. The second interviews will be held on July 15th 2026.

Apply now via the button below. We look forward to getting to know you!

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

About Maastricht University

At Maastricht University, we collaboratively seek solutions to help move the world forward. We do this with 23,300 students and 5,400 employees across 5 regional locations, 6 faculties, and more than 70 research institutes. We encourage you to push boundaries and discover new opportunities for yourself and the world around you. Together, we can find the answers for tomorrow.

At Maastricht University, we prefer to contact potential candidates directly. We therefore kindly ask that no agencies or intermediaries submit offers or approaches.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.