Job opportunity: Executive Officer

Are you interested in working for a European public-interest organisation in the field of quality assurance of higher education?

We are a small team offering a dynamic and international workplace, closely linked to current policy developments in the Bologna Process and European cooperation in higher education. We are looking for a highly motivated Executive Officer.

• Operational management and administrative support
  – Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the EQAR office.
  – Liaise with external service providers.
  – Provide transversal and comprehensive administrative support.
• Internal communication
  – Oversee and manage the central document repository of EQAR: curating content and managing user accounts.
  – Conducting rounds of annual updates with EQAR members and registered quality assurance agencies.
• External communication
  – Serve as the first point of contact for the Secretariat.
  – Project communication and dissemination.
  – Coordinate the production of the EQAR Annual Report.
  – Draft, edit, and publish content for the EQAR website and official social media channels, monitor analytics and plan follow-up.
  – Compile and distribute the quarterly EQAR Newsletter.
  – Editorial support for the drafting of EQAR official publications.
• Event organisation
  – Take the lead in the logistical planning and execution of all EQAR (statutory) meetings.
  – Coordinate event logistics for EQAR’s involvement in European projects.
  – Organise an occasional networking event (such as a reception, promotional event etc.).

• Experience and skills
  – Minimum f two years of professional experience in office management and administrative support.
  – Language: Excellent, native-level command of written and spoken English and a working knowledge of French and/or Dutch.
  – Proficiency in text processing software (e.g. Microsoft Office and similar)
  – Experience in international NGOs/associations in Belgium.
• Characteristics
  – Strong sense of personal responsibility and autonomy in work.
  – Ability to work on a diverse set of tasks.
  – Team-oriented spirit and ability to work closely within a small and international team.
  – Highly structured and efficient approach to handling practical tasks and logistics.

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