Human resources
Student Assistant for the Intelligence Research Group at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs
The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs is looking for a:
Student Assistant (16 hours per week) to help with the administration and delivery of the Intelligence and Security Research Group’s teaching portfolio. The Intelligence and Security Research Group at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs has two main teaching portfolios: a Minor in Intelligence Studies, and a Master’s specialisation 'track' in the Crisis and Security Management degree programme. The group also provides professional training which may also require assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the management of emails related to the above-mentioned teaching programmes.
- Provide organisational assistance for specific teaching courses.
- Assist with the administration of examinations.
- Assist with the maintenance and communication to our alumni network.
- Assist with the organisation of events and our professional learning portfolio.
- Assist with the archiving and administration related to our teaching programmes.
- Assist with research projects in the research group.
- Assist with other ad hoc administrative tasks that should arise during the course of an academic year.
Selection Criteria
- The candidate will be fluent in both Dutch and English.
- The candidate will have excellent organisation and administration skills.
- The candidate will have a professional and courteous manner in both email and in-person communication.
- The candidate will have the ability to work in a team.
The organisation
The Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) offers academic education in the field of Public Administration, Safety and Security, and International Relations, as well as in-depth post-academic programmes for professionals. In addition, the Faculty is also home to Leiden University College. For more information about the Faculty, see the website.
Our Institute
The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) is a scientific institute that focuses on multidisciplinary research and education within the international field of security studies. ISGA operates from The Hague, centre of national and international governance and City of Peace, Justice and Security. For more information about the Institute, see the website.
Intelligence and Security Research Group
The candidate will join the Intelligence and Security research group at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA). Our research group is comprised of a number of academic researchers and practitioners who share a research interest in intelligence studies. Our core teaching activities within ISGA focus upon the Minor in Intelligence Studies and the new specialization track in Intelligence and National Security on the Crisis and Security Management (CSM) MSc programme. We also occasionally contribute to other teaching programmes within ISGA. You can find more information about the research group on the website.
Terms and conditions
The period will be from August 2024 to August 2025 for 16 hours a week.
The contract and the conditions will be passed through the employment agency Jobmotion and the salary will depend on the study year.
- SA2 student 1st & 2nd year € 15,87 p/h
- SA3 bachelor €15,87 p/h
- SA4 Master € 17,25 p/h
Diversity
Leiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Information
Enquiries can be made to Dr. Damien Van Puyvelde, email d.t.n.van.puyvelde@fgga.leidenuniv.nl
Applications
If interested, please send your CV and a motivation letter to d.t.n.van.puyvelde@fgga.leidenuniv.nl no later than Friday 21 June. The position is envisaged to commence on 12 August 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Wednesday 26 June. Interviews may be held through an online platform.
Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated.