Community Manager

Will you be the new Community Manager DSC for the UvA/AUAS Library? Do you enjoy bringing different disciplines together and building a community for the Amsterdam Data Science Centre? Then we are looking for you!Working at the UvAJoin us!As our Community Manager you will be working for the Amsterdam Data Science Centre (DSC) to help us bring the UvA data science strategy to a local level: data science communities driven by researchers.The mission of the DSC is to enhance the university’s research by developing, sharing and applying data science methods and technologies. The DSC is part of the UvA Library and led by the scientific director. As the main coordinating hub for data science the DSC facilitates funding, knowledge exchange as well as the training of skills related to digital and data-driven research and drives innovation, diffusion and cross-pollination of data science across the university.A good salary Your salary will be determined on the basis of your experience and seniority, in accordance with the Labour agreement. Your grading and therefore the amounts mentioned are based on full employment of 38 hours per week. 232 vacation hours We also offer parental leave, partner leave and social engagement leave. Through the Employment Conditions Menu Card, there are opportunities for even more vacation hours.Financial arrangements On top of your salary, you receive holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). You build up a good pension with ABP. And in addition, we offer many other allowances and schemes.Career development and room for growth The UvA encourages you to continue to professionalise through training courses and open UvA lectures.Family matters Relocating to the Netherlands with your family? Find out about daycare, schooling, health insurance or employment options and support for your partner or spouse. Including the IDCN-network which provides support for your spouse through various training sessions, social activities, and networking events. All About This VacancyThis is what you will be doingUsing your experience and skills you will connect the researchers and partners of the UvA Data Science Centre. You:bring together participants from different disciplines; expanding and deepening our network;manage the various programs of the DSC and make sure these run smoothly;manage our communications and develop content together with the library’s communication advisor and the participants and partners of the DSC;coordinate our website, socials and news messages and co-organize events such as our training courses and the annual DSC Data Science Day.Together with the DSC scientific director, the board and library teams you initiate collaboration and knowledge exchange, support data science-related events and activities and help develop our training programs. In short, you make sure researchers take advantage of the opportunities we offer and enthusiastically support the DSC.This Is What We Ask Of YouAs our community manager DSC you:have a university degree (Dutch HBO, WO or equivalent) and relevant working experience;are fluent in English, both written and verbal;have proficiency in Dutch, both written and verbal;have an interest in data science and scientific research;have demonstrable experience in communication, community management, community building, event organization and social media;have great organizational and project management skills;are pragmatic, hands-on and have good social skills;are a good listener and can be persuasive when necessary;can work independently and know how to set priorities.Our core values (open, professional, progressive) and core competencies (customer-oriented, collaboration, ability to learn) are the foundation of our services. In addition, you have the following competencies for this position:analytical skills;organizational sensitivity;focus on results;planning and organizing.This Is What We Offer YouWe offer a temporary contract for 32 to 38 hours a week for the duration of a year. Upon proven suitability and unchanged financial and organizational circumstances, the contract will be converted into a permanent employment.Salary depends on past education and relevant work experience. For this position the University Job Classification profile Projectleider 2 applies, with a minimum salary of €3,708 and a maximum salary of €5,057 gross per month based on full-time employment for a 38-hour working week, in keeping with salary scale 9, as per the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is applicable.The UvA offers a comprehensive package of employment benefits, including generous leave arrangements and a good pension plan. In addition, the UvA offers excellent study and development opportunities and encourages employees to continuously develop their professional skills.Your place at the UvAThis will be your teamYou will become part of the Education and Research Support department of the UvA-AUAS Library. The library is an inspiring place to study, do research and meet other researchers, lecturers and students of AUAS and UvA, both offline and online. We collect, store, manage and curate information. We offer students and researchers a platform to share materials from the past and present and help them to make these available to a worldwide audience. We present our users with custom-made solutions, useful advice and hands-on support for education and research.More About The UvAThe University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed. An inspiration to students since 1632, a vanguard player in international science and a partner in innovation.The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students. Connected by a culture of curiosity.Important to knowYour application & contactIf you feel the profile fits and you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the link. We will accept applications until 31 October 2025. Applications should include a motivation letter and a resume and can be uploaded as a pfd-file.For questions about the position you can contact:Martine Smids, m.g.a.smids@uva.nlDiversity, Equity & InclusionAs an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.