Are you actively involved in your studies and interested in working with teachers and other students to improve the educational quality of your programme? Then we are looking for you! For the academic year 2026-2027, we are now hiring for student members for the Programme Committees (PCs) of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
You can apply here.
What are you going to do?
- Represent the interests of students within your PC by providing both solicited and unsolicited advice to the programme management.
- Critically evaluate the programme, for example by organizing focus groups.
- Provide advice on and/or approve important regulations.
- Actively prepare for and participate in PC meetings, on average 7 times a year.
- Participate in training sessions for PC members.
- Consult with the programme management, other PC’s, the Faculty Student Council, the study association, and fellow students to stay informed about current issues.
Who are you?
You are enthusiastic, proactive and independent. You are communicative and flexible. You study at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and enjoy engaging with your fellow students. You are good at collecting student feedback and representing students’ perspectives. You take an interest in education quality assurance and value good cooperation. Finally, you are not delayed in your studies.
What do you get in return?
- Relevant work experience for your resume.
- The opportunity to improve your networking and negotiation skills.
- Close involvement in, and influence on, your own education.
- Insight into the governance and management of university education.
- A one-off payment of €640 gross.
How do you apply?
Send us your resume and a short cover letter through the web form before the 16th of September 2026. If selected, you will start on the 1st of October 2026 as member of the Programme Committee.
Do you have questions or want to know more?
Send us an e-mail via opleidingscommissies.fsg@vu.nl