International Exchange Coordinator
Hogeschool der Kunsten Den Haag
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The Royal Academy of Art (KABK), the International Affairs team is looking for a temporary International Exchange Coordinator (0.8 FTE).
Vacancy number: 26-029
What will you do?
The internationalisation exchange coordinator is responsible for the smooth implementation of all the following tasks in both faculties.
- Exchange Coordinator (incoming and outgoing students and short mobilities):
- process all Erasmus+ procedures, rules and regulations for all exchanges;
- handle incoming and outgoing exchange applications;
- coordinate exchanges with partner institutions; - Coordination of Dutch (and English) Language Courses: promoting, scheduling, registration and evaluation;
- Providing relevant information to all students, partners and departments;
- Keeping the relevant webpages on the above topics and other online resources up to date;
- Planning meetings and organising events for (international) students;
- Implementation of exchange evaluations and writing reports;
- Advising the Head of International Affairs when and where needed;
- Working closely together with colleagues in both the Royal Academy of Art and the Royal Conservatoire on activities in the European Universities Alliance IN.TUNE and other international initiatives;
- IN.TUNE Working group: the exchange coordinator is part of the IN.TUNE working group on Seamless Mobility, setting up the procedures.
Your profile
- We are looking for a colleague with well-developed diplomatic qualities who can move smoothly in the characteristic and very diverse organisation;
- You can work independently and in a team;
- You can coordinate overarching processes, and bring assigned projects to the desired result;
- You have skills to guide colleagues from other departments and students with work in the field of internationalisation;
- You have experience in a similar position for at least some years, preferably in higher (arts) education;
- You are aware of the latest developments in higher education at both Dutch and European level;
- You can work independently, are proactive and flexible, and possess excellent English and Dutch language skills (both in speech and writing);
- Knowledge of working with Osiris is a pre;
- You are an excellent networker, an eager learner and flexible with time (not a 9- to-5 mentality);
- You have an EU status or are meeting the criteria of a Dutch work permit.
About us
The Royal Academy of Art (KABK) together with the Royal Conservatoire (KC) constitutes the University of the Arts, The Hague. We offer HBO bachelor’s and master’s education, as well as preparatory courses. There is an intensive collaboration with Leiden University: students can take electives on both sides, and there is a PhD programme. The University of the Arts is located at two locations in the centre of The Hague. Since 2024, the University of the Arts is part of the European Universities Alliance IN.TUNE (see www.intune-alliance.eu).
Both faculties are centres for education, research, and professional skills. They have a strong focus on internationalisation, which is demonstrated not only by a high number of international students and teachers but also by numerous international partnerships, various European projects for curriculum development, and recognition through international accreditations.
An essential element of its internationalisation strategy is the cooperation of the University of Arts The Hague with partner institutions worldwide, both on a bilateral basis and in various international networks leading to projects and exchanges of students and staff.
One other important element of internationalisation strategy at the university is research into internationalisation of the curriculum, working with students and teachers on intercultural awareness and competencies.
Implementation of European Commission Higher Education goals and focus points in the context of the university is one other element of its internationalisation strategy, which is demonstrated by the university through its partnership in the IN.TUNE alliance.
What we offer you
We offer you an international, inspiring and informal working environment. This appointment will be temporary, starting 1 September 2026 till 31 December 2027. Possible extension depends on funding and organisational development.
The salary amounts to a maximum of € 5,154.67 gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale 9), depending on education and work experience. The cao-hbo has a generous leave scheme, 8% vacation allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus. You can also participate in health insurance and/or disability insurance on favourable conditions.
Interested?
Questions
For further information about the position please contact Aparajita Dutta, Head of the International Affairs: a.dutta@kabk.nl.
Application
If you are interested in the position, please send a cover letter with CV to: werving@hdkdenhaag.nl no later than 21 June 2026, mentioning vacancy number 26-029.
The interviews are planned to take place on 29 June 2026.
The vacancy is open internally and externally at the same time. Internal candidates have priority in the event of equal suitability.
Within the University of the Arts, we are working to create a community in which diversity and inclusion are the basic principles. We want the uniqueness of each individual to be recognised and welcomed within the school. We therefore invite you to apply and are curious to know who you are.
