The mental well-being of students is receiving increasing attention, as young people often struggle with stress and mental health issues. Student psychologists at WUR play a crucial role in student well-being. Are you the coach who supports and guides the team of student psychologists? If so, read on!

We are looking for an inspiring teamlead for a temporary position to coach our team on an individual, team, and content level. During this year, we will explore the possibility of functioning as a self-managing team with a shared long-term vision and goals. After this year, the team operates from a collective approach, where everyone has a voice and is heard. There is room for individual expertise, but replaceability is essential. Tasks and responsibilities are clear, and we aim for efficient use of fte and resources, with accountability to each other and the organization.

We collaborate with other teams within Student Service Centre (such as student deans and student training & support) and the WUR organization (policy department, study programs). The team is visible within WUR, both individually and collectively. Team members support each other through good and tough times, and there is space for both laughter and tears.

This position involves the following:

As a team lead:

• Together with the team you will develop a portfolio of services. In doing so, you will consider the needs of both the students and WUR, setting priorities with the team. Naturally, you will also take available fte and finances into account;
• You have individual and team Human Resource responsibility;
• You will create clarity regarding content, tasks, and processes and therefore ensuring peace within the team. Additionally, you will foster a strong team spirit and good collaborative relationships with colleagues within and outside Student Service Centre;
• You will stay informed about current professional and political developments that may influence the team's way of working. You enjoy following such developments and working with the team to explore what they mean for their own processes and services;
• Together with the team, you will explore which form of management and support best suits the team. You will also examine whether it is possible to evolve into a self-managing team.

About us
The studentpsychologists, part of Student Service Centre, help students with personal problems that can lead to study delay, or with study-related health problems. The student psychologists offers short-term counselling (to a maximum of five meetings) or trainings for minor psychological problems. Students can come to the studentpsychologist with family problems, insecurity, anxiety or gloominess, but also depression, addiction, tension or mourning. The team exists of 7 studentspsychologists. The team is supported by a secretary who also handles the initial screening of students. Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• Sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• Working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• The option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, per week;
• There is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• A fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
• Excellent pension scheme.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland. And at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 19th consecutive time.
In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer a contract for 16 hours a week for a period of one year, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between € 5,441,- and € 6,986,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 12).

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere. The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,700 employees (7,000 fte), 2,500 Ph D and Eng D candidates, 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR.

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves and do not appreciate unasked for services from recruitment agencies. However, sharing in your network is appreciated

• You have relevant work experience in higher education;
• You have a demonstrated affinity with (international) students and a vision on how to deal with mental health issues within an educational setting.;
• You are an experienced coach and you have worked with teams within a changing environment.
• You have good command of the Dutch and English language.

Please note: due to immigration restrictions it is not possible to obtain a working permit for this specific position if you are from outside of the European Union. If you are eligible for a search year or already are in possession of a work permit without sponsorship we welcome you to apply. For more information about this position, please contact Ingrid Hijman, ingrid.hijman@wur.nl, head Student Service Centre (not available between October 16 t/m 25).

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.

This vacancy will be listed up to and including Monday the 4th of November 2024. The job interviews will start as soon as sufficient suitable candidates can be selected. We hope to schedule the first job interviews on November, 11th.

Starting date would be 1st of January 2025 (or as soon as possible).

Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.