Job opening: Student Assistent OCMS

Tilburg University | Library and IT services 

is looking for a

STUDENT ASSISTANT OCMS

Department: Project & Information management (P&I)
Venue: Tilburg
Type of contract: on-call/oproep
Fulltime gross monthly salary: € 3230 – € 3288
Contract Duration: 6 months
Intended start date: October, 2026

We are looking for a student assistant for analysis and migration of research contracts to the research contracts management application OCMS.

OCMS

OCMS is an application purposed for registering research contracts and is developed within the VIA program. VIA is a program for improvement of information- and archiving management within Tilburg University. 

Your position

Are you a motivated student who enjoys analyzing and organizing various datasets, communicating with stakeholders, and working in a complex and academic environment? VIA program is looking for an initiative-taking and dependable Student Assistant to support and contribute to the data migration of research contracts to OCMS.

Job description

Phase 1: Research Project Assessment and Inventory

• Analyze datasets from multiple sources.


• Consolidate data from different systems into one accurate and current overview.

Phase 2: Contract Data Preparation

• Identify contracts linked to research.


• Assess and determine which contracts are in scope for migration.


• Capture, validate, and enrich contract metadata.


• Prepare contract records and documentation for migration to OCMS.

Phase 3: OCMS Migration

• Migrate research project metadata to OCMS.
      

Requirements 

• You are enrolled as a student at Tilburg University and have obtained at least 60 ECTS in a university bachelor's program or are following a master's program.


• Minimum CEFR level C1 English and Dutch proficiency.


• Strong analytical skills


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Structured and well-organized working style


• Initiative-taking, independent-working and purposeful mindset


• Affinity with data, document, and contract management is a plus.


• Confident using Microsoft Teams, Outlook and other M365 office tools.


• Dependable and consistent in meeting deadlines and commitments.
    

What do we offer?

Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:

• Employment of on-call contract for the duration of 6 months.


• Salary between € 3230 and € 3288 gross per month for full-time employment (UFO profile Student Assistant, salary scale SA). Salary depends on how many ECTS the student has obtained.


• This is a vacancy for a Student Assistant who provides support for non-structural and operational tasks in accordance. Application to this vacancy is only possible if you are registered as a student at Tilburg University and have at least 60 ECTS. You will be given a temporary contract for the duration of 6 months.


• Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus is part of the salary.


• Inclusive work culture: everyone welcome, equal opportunities.
   

Want to know more?

Would you like to know more before applying? Feel free to contact Daan Boonstra, Project Manager OCMS: [email protected]

Want to apply?

We kindly invite you to apply before September 24th; this can only be done online. Address your cover letter to Edy van Driel and attach your resume. We look forward to your response.

You will be notified as soon as possible thereafter. 

The selection committee consists of:

1. Daan Boonstra, Project manager OCMS


2. Edy van Driel, Program manager VIA


3. Mark Snijders, Manager Projects & Information management
    

You will ideally start working for Tilburg University on October 1st, 2026.

About Tilburg University 

Tilburg University is the university in the humanities and social sciences. Ever since our foundation in 1927, we have been committed to a just, inclusive, and sustainable society. With leading research and inspiring education, we contribute to the interpretation and, where possible, solutions to current societal issues, from climate change to digitalization

Our community is personal, engaged, and small-scale. On our green, compact, and vibrant campus there is room for encounter, collaboration, reflection, and personal growth. Read more about Tilburg University.

Working at Tilburg University means working in an inclusive team with attractive employment conditions. At Tilburg University, you will receive ample opportunities to strengthen your talents and develop your career, in a warm working atmosphere where we attach great importance to the following values: curious, connected, caring, and courageous.

About the Library & IT Services Division (LIS)

The Library & IT Services Division (LIS) stands for the realization of state-of-the-art information provision; IT services; and library services for education, research, and business operations of Tilburg University. LIS positions itself as an advisor and service provider. From that position, we offer modern provisions in the field of information and information and communication technology.  The Division is also responsible for academic information and library services.  The Division has approximately 200 employees and consists of 6 organizational units; IT Services, IT Renewal, Projects & Information Services, CIO office, University Library and the university newspaper Univers.  Read more about Library & IT Services | Tilburg University.

Application code

Tilburg University applies the recruitment code of the Dutch Association for Personnel Management & Organization Development (NVP).

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