Vacancy: Student Assistant Communication

The Student Assistant in the Communication team at LLInC plays a vital role in supporting the administrative and creative functions of the department’s communication, external communication in particular. This position offers an opportunity for a student to gain practical, involved experience while contributing to LLInC’s smooth operation.

Responsibilities:

Communication Assistance

Assisting in managing the department’s social media, including posting updates and engaging with followers.
Creating visually appealing graphics and promotional materials for departmental events and initiatives.

Technical Assistance (website)

Helping maintain our websites by updating content and testing functionality.
Working with content management systems.

Engagement (newsletters & blog)

Collaborating with other team members in drafting and editing newsletter content.
Enhancing the layout of newsletters.
Writing monthly event recap blog articles for our XR ERA immersive technology

Social Media Support

Monitoring social media channels and engaging with our LinkedIn
Helping track and report on social media analytics.

Event Support

Assisting the Events Manager with the logistics and promotion of departmental events, both online and offline.

Qualifications:

Very strong communication skills, both written and verbal (in both Dutch and English is essential).
Very comfortable writing in English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn).
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
Creative thinker with fresh ideas for content and communication strategies.
An interest in education and innovation!
MUST be a student currently enrolled at Leiden University.
MUST be available to work for 2/3 days per week, if possible including Tuesdays.

Our organisation

At LLInC, we use our talents and enthusiasm to support first-class education at Leiden University. Our multidisciplinary team of 45 professionals works closely with university lecturers on tools and techniques that make learning attractive, innovative, accessible, and inclusive. Our way of working is collaborative and creative. We are not afraid to experiment and take risks, and we prioritise solutions that have a positive impact on people and our world.

Diversity and inclusion

Fostering an inclusive community is a central element of the values and vision of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High quality teaching and research is inclusive.

Terms and conditions

Hiring takes place through the employment agency JobMotion. We offer this position for 6 months for 2 or 3 days per week with the option to extend the contract in case of mutual desire and need. The salary is based on your student status, BA, or Master in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. In this position, it is possible to work partly at home and partly in our offices in either The Hague or Leiden (hybrid working). Our ideal starting date would be at the beginning of September 2025.

Information

Enquiries can be made to Pippa Brownlie, Community & Events Manager, at p.j.brownlie@llinc.leidenuniv.nl.

Information about Leiden Learning and Innovation Centre (LLInC) can be found at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/llinc.

Applications

Please submit your application no later than Monday the 16th of June by email to comms@llinc.leidenuniv.nl. Applicants should submit a letter of interest accompanied by a CV.

Acquisition following this advertisement is not appreciated.