Receptionist

Are you a passionate Receptionist who is looking for a part-time job at an international oriented College? University College Roosevelt (UCR) is seeking a proactive Receptionist to support our dynamic Liberal Arts and Sciences program. If you thrive in fast-paced, small-scale environment and are eager to contribute as the face of a small college with big impact, we encourage you to apply!

Organization

UCR is one of the English taught International Honors Colleges of Utrecht University. The staff and students form a vibrant academic community centered on a Liberal Arts and Sciences bachelor’s education. Students hail from all over the globe and follow a broad and intensive study program in the historic town of Middelburg, where they live on the centrally located city campus.

UCR graduates continue their study careers in master programs all over the world. What sets UCR alumni apart is their self-confidence, their civic engagement, and their entrepreneurial sense of opportunity. Our alumni are scholars, writers, scientists, software engineers, entrepreneurs, medical doctors, conservationists, and environmentalists; they are lawyers, musicians, bankers, activists, teachers, artists, politicians, diplomats, strategic advisors—and so much more. UCR is a vibrant breeding ground for those who want to make a difference in the world.  

Our program

The UCR curriculum is organized into six clusters of related courses. These clusters include Business and Entrepreneurship, Data Science and Intelligent Systems, Environment and Sustainability, Government and Society, Health, Cognition and Behavior, and Media, Culture, and Communication. The curriculum is structured in a modular format, enabling students to design their academic pathways with minimal prerequisites. Each cluster collaborates with external stakeholders through real-world applications, research, and community engaged learning.

Our administrative structure

Six operational units make up the administrative branch of the college. The units work closely together under the supervision of the Managing Director and are responsible for the following areas of operation within the college: Finance, Control and Administration (FCA); Human Resources (HR); Information and Technology Services (ITS); Campus and Facilities Services (CFS); Student and Academic Affairs (SAA); and Marketing, Communications, Recruitment & Admissions (MCRA).

What you will do

As Receptionist, you will be an integral part of the Campus and Facilities Services (CFS) and is responsible for staffing and managing the Reception Desk, together with the current Receptionist, with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:
 

• Accepting and transferring incoming and outgoing phone calls;
• Receiving (welcoming) and registering visitors in accordance with internal procedures;
• Processing and distributing incoming and outgoing mail (post) and goods and engaging courier services;
• Booking meetings- and/or other rooms and making reservations for catering;
• Performing some administrative work;
• Supervising / monitoring people entering the Reception desk area; and
• (Ideally able to) provide first aid and engaging emergency services when necessary.

Profile of the applicant

• Has an MBO Receptionist degree or similar;
• Work experience in a similar role and affinity with working in an education environment is preferred;
• Has excellent intercultural communication skills in both written and spoken English and Dutch (additional languages are an advantage);
• Is representative, social and flexible;
• Is proactive, independent as well as a team player, problem solving and result oriented;
• Has excellent organizational skills.

What we offer

The administrative branch of the college provides a small-scale, fast-paced working environment with a strong emphasis on short-lines and a one-team mentality. As Receptionist, you will receive:

• A one-year employment contract with the possibility of an indefinite extension upon positive assessment, start date to be agreed upon.
• Part-time employment (0.4 FTE i.e. 15.2 / 16 hours per week).
• Salary based on, in accordance with salary scales of the CAO Dutch Universities, scale 5.
• (Partial) commuting cost reimbursement (within the Netherlands).
• A comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • End-of-Year Bonus (8.3%)
  • Holiday Allowance (8%)
  • Pension arrangement with ABP (https://www.abp.nl/)
  • Flexible benefits model
  • Generous leave entitlement (232 hours per year, based on full-time employment)

Ready to apply?

People are at the heart of what we are and do; we want to attract outstanding, inspirational, and talented people, support them to succeed and celebrate their success. UCR is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of its community. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Applications should be submitted in English by email to personnel@ucr.nl before the application deadline. Applications should include a letter of motivation, a resume, and the names of at least two referees who can be contacted by email and phone.

Application deadline:    March 23, 2025

1^st interviews:                 April 9, 2025

2^nd interviews:                to be decided