Employment and Opportunities at AUC after graduation
For third-year students finishing their studies
AUC Graduate Assistant (GA) positions
Each year AUC employs recent graduates for one year to assist with administration and management in multiple roles. The purpose of graduate assistants is to form a link between students and staff while gaining valuable work experience.
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Vacancy: GA in Services and Communications [x1]
Contribute to AUC's professional staff with a focus on student services, graduate futures, residential life, alumni, promotion and prospective students
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Deadline to apply: 10 April 2025 at 12.00 (Noon)
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Dates of employment: 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
General description
AUC is looking for a (soon-to-be) graduate of the Class of 2025 to work as S&C Graduate Assistant from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, for a minimum of 19 hours per week (approx. 2.5 days a week or 0.5 fte). As Graduate Assistant you will take a gap year and be part of AUC’s professional staff where you will have a varied task package in which you will gain professional work experience. . You will also play an important role in supporting students, as well as areas of educational development at AUC. In turn, AUC staff will benefit from your input and insights coming from your close involvement with the AUC student and alumni communities. You will bring a first-hand perspective on different topics as outreach, alumni relations, event planning, student housing and promotion.What we offer
You will be employed through the University of Amsterdam on a one-year temporary employment contract. We offer a salary on scale 6, step 2 (= €2925 gross per month for full-time 38 hours). We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. Combing this role with the RA position is also possible.How to apply
Send your motivation letter (no more than 1 to 2 sides of an A4 outlining your suitability for the position and what you can bring to the role) with your CV by email to hr@auc.nl and mentioning "Graduate Assistant S&C application" in the subject line by 10 April at 12.00 (noon).Join the Information Session on 27 March or 31 March
Please attend the information session with the current Graduate Assistants, Dhruv Gulati and Marcello Benedetti, on 27 March at 12.45 in Room 2.06 or 31 March at 12.45 in Room 2.03 in the Academic Building. You may also schedule a short individual meeting with the current GAs by contacting Dhruv or Marcello.View the complete vacancy
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Vacancy: GA in Services & Communications and Student Life [x1]
Contribute to AUC's professional staff with a focus on student life & well-being, community building, health and supporting students with special needs
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Deadline to apply: 10 April 2025 at 12.00 (Noon)
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Dates of employment: 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
General description
AUC is looking for a (soon-to-be) graduate of the Class of 2025 to work as AUC Graduate Assistant in Services & Communications and Student Life from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026 for a minimum of 19 hours per week (approx. 2.5 days a week or 0.5 fte). As Graduate Assistant you will take a gap year and be part of AUC’s professional staff where you will have a varied task package in which you will gain professional work experience. You will also play an important role in supporting areas of educational development at AUC. In turn, AUC staff will benefit from your input and insights coming from your close involvement with the AUC student and alumni communities. You will bring a first-hand perspective on different topics such as the lived experience of new and current students, health and well-being, diversity and inclusion and student life in the broadest sense.What we offer
You will be employed through the University of Amsterdam on a one-year temporary employment contract. We offer a salary on scale 6, step 2 (= €2925 gross per month for full-time 38 hours). We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. Combing this role with the RA position is also possible.How to apply
Send your motivation letter (no more than 1 to 2 sides of an A4 outlining your suitability for the position and what you can bring to the role) with your CV by email to hr@auc.nl and mentioning "Graduate Assistant S&C/SLO application" in the subject line before 10 April at 12.00 (noon).Join the Information Session on 27 March or 31 March
Please attend the information session with the current Graduate Assistants, Dhruv Gulati and Marcello Benedetti, on 27 March at 12.45 in Room 2.06 or 31 March at 12.45 in Room 2.03 in the Academic Building. You may also schedule a short individual meeting with the current GAs by contacting Dhruv or Marcello.View the complete vacancy
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AUC Resident Assistant (RA) positions
Resident Assistants (RA) are AUC graduates living in the AUC student residences. Trained in general peer-support, first aid and emergency procedures, the RA's have an important role in the welfare and safety of the student community. There are up to four RA positions each year.
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Vacancy: Resident Assistant [x4]
Contribute to maintaining a safe, secure, pleasant and positive environment to all those living in the AUC student residences
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Deadline to apply: 10 April 2025 at 12.00 (Noon)
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Dates: 15 July 2025 to 15 July 2026
General description
We are looking for AUC students graduating in 2025 who are interested in joining the Resident Assistants team for the academic year 2025-2026. The starting date for this position is 15 July 2025 and the position is for the duration of one year, until 15 July 2026. RAs have an important role in welfare, safety and discipline in the residences.You will receive training in your tasks as an RA, including general peer-support training in listening, questioning and responding skills, as well as basic first aid and what to do in case of an emergency.
While you are an RA you will live in the AUC residences. It is anticipated that you will spend on average 8 hours per week on your RA tasks. You preferably combine your RA position with being a fully enrolled student, doing an internship or taking a gap year. As soon as you complete your term as an RA, you must move out of the AUC residences when your contract ends.
What we offer
In exchange for undertaking the RA tasks, you are entitled to a room in the AUC dorms, you receive compensation for your work and you sign an agreement with AUC to this effect.Please note: this is not an employment contract! You will get a compensation of 175 euros for your responsibilties as an RA, and you will get assigned a new (RA) room. For the duration of your time as RA, you will continue to qualify for rent benefit (huurtoeslag).
How to apply
Send your motivation letter (no more than 1 to 2 sides of an A4 outlining your relevant experiences for the position) with your CV by email to Aino Kekkonen and Lisa van Berkel, (the SLOs) at studentlifeofficer@auc.nl and mentioning "Resident Assistant Application" in the subject line before 10 April at 12.00 (noon).View the complete vacancy
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General Student Assistant positions
Most general student assistant jobs will be shared informally through social media, email or on student.auc.nl. Once the applications are open, you will be able to access the full vacancies and more information about the application procedure and deadlines.
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No vacancies
There are currently no vacancies for Student Assistant positions.
Questions?
In the meantime, if you have any other questions about the vacancies, feel free to contact the AUC Services and Communications Team or the Student Life Officers Team.