International Marketeer & Events Coordinator

1. Introduction

Do you enjoy organising events and working with international students and would you like to make a real impact on Radboud University’s reputation worldwide? We are looking for an International Recruitment & Events Coordinator to facilitate our international recruitment activities and thus our enrolments.

2. Job description

As an International Marketeer & Events Coordinator, you will play a key role in developing, implementing and evaluating Radboud University’s international recruitment and enrolment strategy. Your primary focus will be attracting talented international students and ensuring that recruitment targets are met. In doing so, you will directly contribute to enhancing the university’s global visibility and appeal.

In this dynamic role, you will ensure that the events you are responsible for (online or on-site) run smoothly, are professionally presented and provide a warm and informative experience for prospective students. You will be the driving force behind open days and campus visits, working closely with the international recruitment team. From preparing materials and coordinating registrations to welcoming visitors and supporting presentations, no two days are the same!

Your main tasks:

1. Event Coordination: You will be at the heart of our international recruitment events, ensuring everything is perfectly organised and executed, both online and on-site, to showcase Radboud University and its study programmes.
2. Team Leadership: You will lead and coordinate our international team of student assistants and ambassadors. You will recruit new team members, manage schedules, provide feedback and ensure the team feels confident and supported. You will act as the main point of contact for ambassadors, student assistants and internal teams. Furthermore, you will ensure alignment across teams and maintain smooth information flow to deliver a high-quality recruitment experience.
3. Portal & Communication Updates: You will update student portals, newsletters and other communication channels to keep prospective and admitted students informed about events, programmes and important deadlines.

This position offers the opportunity to combine strategy, relationship management and creative marketing in an international context. Most importantly, your efforts will directly support international students in finding their way to Radboud University and will contribute to strengthening the university’s reputation worldwide.

If you are enthusiastic, hands-on and thrive in a fast-paced international environment, this is the perfect full-time opportunity to grow your career while helping students discover Radboud University. Ready to make a difference? Join us and be at the heart of our international recruitment journey!

3. Profile

• You have a university degree in marketing, communications, international business, combined with at least three to five years of relevant experience in (international) marketing or student recruitment.
• You have an excellent command of Dutch and English (German is an advantage).
• You have proven practical experience in event organisation.
• You have experience with Excel and CRM systems.
• You have strong organisational skills, a structured working style and attention to detail. You are solution-oriented, flexible, proactive and customer-friendly.
• You enjoy coaching and supporting international student assistants and ambassadors.
• You are a service-oriented team player with good communication and event hosting skills.
• You are willing to work flexibly during peak periods.
• You have a fact-based working style, i.e. you are able to use data and evidence to inform and make decisions and improve recruitment strategies. 

4. We are

You will join the International Marketing team, which is part of Radboud University’s central office. Together, we are responsible for information and marketing activities for international Bachelor’s and Master’s students.

The Marketing and Communications department also includes Alumni Relations, Online Strategy, and Communication. Our mission is to strengthen Radboud University’s international reputation. We value high ambitions, internal departmental cooperation, and opportunities for personal and professional growth in an open working environment.

5. We offer

• This position is initially offered for a period of one year due to temporary funding. The appointment has a project-based character and offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in international recruitment and to contribute to one of the organization’s key objectives.
• Your salary within salary scale 8 or 9 will depend on your (relevant) work experience and the resulting scope of duties. The amounts in the scale are based on a 38-hour working week.
• You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus. 
• We offer Dual Career Coaching. The Dual Career Coaching assists your partner via support, tools, and resources to improve their chances of independently finding employment in the Netherlands. 
• You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20. 

6. Practical information and applying

You can apply only via the button below. Address your letter of application to Philoméne Pigmans. In the application form, you will find which documents you need to include with your application. We look forward to receiving your application.

Interviews will take place on 14 January 2026. The second interviews will take place on 19 January 2026. You will preferably start your employment as soon as possible.

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