Do you want to develop your teaching and management skills? Are you patient and do have a positive attitude? Do others characterize you as empathic? Are you available from 25 August 2025 until 24 October 2025 and from 5 January 2026 until 6 February 2026 for 12 hours a week? Then this job might be something for you! The faculty of Economics and Business seeks enthusiastic students who would like to teach our first-years students and help them to integrate in the university.
Student-assistant at Section Leadership and Management
- Faculty of Economics and Business
- 13977
- University
- €2.925 - €2.981
- Minimum 12 hours
- Closes on02-05-2025
Do you want to develop your teaching and management skills? Are you patient and do have a positive attitude? Do others characterize you as empathic? Are you available from 25 August 2025 until 24 October 2025 and from 5 January 2026 until 6 February 2026 for 12 hours a week? Then this job might be something for you! The faculty of Economics and Business seeks enthusiastic students who would like to teach our first-years students and help them to integrate in the university.
Student-assistant at Section Leadership and Management
- Faculty of Economics and Business
- 13977
- University
- €2.925 - €2.981
- Minimum 12 hours
- Closes on02-05-2025
Working at the UvA
Do you want to make the difference for our students?
All first-year students will be enrolled in Principles of Economics and Business 1 and Principles of Economics and Business 2. During this course students will obtain an overview and comprehensive knowledge of the main themes and subjects in economics and business. The course will focus on the theoretical concepts, their intellectual history and meaning, and their importance for understanding real phenomena in society. Moreover, a foundation will be laid for students to independently carry out academic research and relate their findings to the existing academic literature. This includes learning how to search for academic literature and how to read and evaluate it based on academic economic and/or business administration articles. During the course the student-assistant has to discuss literature related to the topic of that particular week. At the end of the first period the students will write an assignment which will be graded by the student-assistant. In the third period student-assistants will supervise students during the writing process of the first academic paper they have to write.
Working at the UvA
Do you want to make the difference for our students?
All first-year students will be enrolled in Principles of Economics and Business 1 and Principles of Economics and Business 2. During this course students will obtain an overview and comprehensive knowledge of the main themes and subjects in economics and business. The course will focus on the theoretical concepts, their intellectual history and meaning, and their importance for understanding real phenomena in society. Moreover, a foundation will be laid for students to independently carry out academic research and relate their findings to the existing academic literature. This includes learning how to search for academic literature and how to read and evaluate it based on academic economic and/or business administration articles. During the course the student-assistant has to discuss literature related to the topic of that particular week. At the end of the first period the students will write an assignment which will be graded by the student-assistant. In the third period student-assistants will supervise students during the writing process of the first academic paper they have to write.
All about this vacancy
This is what you will be doing
Your main task is to teach every week three groups of first-year students.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Teach three group of approximately 15-20 students
Prepare classes and grade assignments
Attend the weekly preparatory meeting on Friday
This is what we ask of you
You are a third-year or master student at the Faculty of Economics & Business (candidates who graduated or hold a PhD are NOT eligible for this position);
You are fluent in either Dutch or English (students who are fluent in both languages are preferred);
People can rely on you, and you are able to be role model for others;
You are empathic and are interested in others;
You think it is challenging and fun to teach others;
You have a positive mind-set: you believe that everyone has the potential to develop;
You are able to reflect on your own strength and weaknesses, and you can deal with feedback;
You have a flexible schedule and sufficient space to teach three groups. Additionally you are able to attend the weekly meetings on Friday;
You are available from 25 August 2025.
This is what we offer you
The contract is via StudiJob from 24 August 2025 until 24 October 2025 and from 5 January 2025 until 6 February 2026. The gross monthly salary based on full-time employment (38 hours per week) ranges from €2,925 up to a maximum of €2,981 (salary scale student-assistant). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance. The starting salary will be based on number of ECTS gained as a student.
All about this vacancy
This is what you will be doing
Your main task is to teach every week three groups of first-year students.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Teach three group of approximately 15-20 students
Prepare classes and grade assignments
Attend the weekly preparatory meeting on Friday
This is what we ask of you
You are a third-year or master student at the Faculty of Economics & Business (candidates who graduated or hold a PhD are NOT eligible for this position);
You are fluent in either Dutch or English (students who are fluent in both languages are preferred);
People can rely on you, and you are able to be role model for others;
You are empathic and are interested in others;
You think it is challenging and fun to teach others;
You have a positive mind-set: you believe that everyone has the potential to develop;
You are able to reflect on your own strength and weaknesses, and you can deal with feedback;
You have a flexible schedule and sufficient space to teach three groups. Additionally you are able to attend the weekly meetings on Friday;
You are available from 25 August 2025.
This is what we offer you
The contract is via StudiJob from 24 August 2025 until 24 October 2025 and from 5 January 2025 until 6 February 2026. The gross monthly salary based on full-time employment (38 hours per week) ranges from €2,925 up to a maximum of €2,981 (salary scale student-assistant). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance. The starting salary will be based on number of ECTS gained as a student.
Your place at the UvA
This is where you’ll be working
You will be working in a team with approximately 30 other student assistants. Together, we strive to provide the best education for our students. Learning from each other and improving yourself are important values, as well as maintaining a positive and constructive attitude. We always meet on campus.
Organisational unit
The 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.
Your place at the UvA
This is where you will be working
This is where you’ll be working
You will be working in a team with approximately 30 other student assistants. Together, we strive to provide the best education for our students. Learning from each other and improving yourself are important values, as well as maintaining a positive and constructive attitude. We always meet on campus.
Organisational unit
The 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 know
Your application & contact
Do you recognize yourself in the profile and are you interested in the position? We are curious to hear from you and look forward to receiving your cover letter and
resume. Also important:
- We would like to receive a cover letter and resume as one pdf file.
- The response period closes on (2 May). Applications that we receive after the response deadline, that are not sent through the link, or are not complete, we unfortunately cannot consider.
- The first round of interviews will take place at (Ending of May/Beginning of June).
- In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given priority.
For questions about the position or this team/department/institute/... please contact during office hours:
- Casper Troost, Coordinator Skills
- E: [email protected]
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
As 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.
Important to know
Your application & contact
Do you recognize yourself in the profile and are you interested in the position? We are curious to hear from you and look forward to receiving your cover letter and
resume. Also important:
- We would like to receive a cover letter and resume as one pdf file.
- The response period closes on (2 May). Applications that we receive after the response deadline, that are not sent through the link, or are not complete, we unfortunately cannot consider.
- The first round of interviews will take place at (Ending of May/Beginning of June).
- In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given priority.
For questions about the position or this team/department/institute/... please contact during office hours:
- Casper Troost, Coordinator Skills
- E: [email protected]
As 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.
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