Information Systems Administrator

UWC Maastricht

We offer a challenging and engaging education for students from all age groups, equipping them with the attitudes, skills and knowledge to live a meaningful and flourishing life. The UWC Maastricht educational experience is about knowing and acting. We nurture an understanding of the world and its major challenges, and help students discover how they can serve others and make a positive contribution to society and the planet. We currently serve over 900 students from more than 100 countries, 200 of whom live in our residential community on campus.

Join us!

UWC Maastricht is looking for a smart, service oriented and organised person who has affinity with data and systems, to become our new fulltime Information Systems Administrator. Somebody who maintains our database to be up-to-date and reliable. Somebody who likes puzzles and who likes working in an international setting! Does this sound like you? Then keep on reading!

UWC Maastricht recruits qualified and experienced staff from around the world who are committed to our school’s mission to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future.

Due to the nature of this vacancy we can only employ local staff with a work permit or EU passport. 

The Role

The Information Systems Administrator’s role will aim to work closely with the Information Systems Manager to manage school systems with regards to students and staff. The goal is to maintain an up-to-date and reliable database, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.

Tasks and Key Responsibilities

• Managing the school MIS database, academic platforms and web portals and ensuring the efficiency and security of the systems
• Maintaining accurate records on the student database (profile, registration, academic reports, timetables, etc.) for the preparation of a new academic year
• Maintaining adherence to a data management policy and confidentiality of all data records
• Communicating relevant data (changes) to stakeholders
• Performing related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position
• Managing the whole school curriculum timetable throughout the year, including exams, activities, room cover requests and meetings
• Updating the school MIS database on the current student, teacher, and room timetables
• Other duties like updating announcements on the screens that hang in the school and serving as a backup for the teacher cover manager

The successful profile & qualifications

Commitment
Pursuing the UWC mission requires a commitment from our staff members to the following values:
International and cultural understanding, celebration of difference, personal responsibility and integrity, mutual responsibility and respect, compassion and service, respect for the environment, a sense of idealism, personal challenge, action and personal example.
It should be noted that the school is a dynamic and high energy environment: the satisfaction from working at UWC Maastricht is high – but so are the demands on time and engagement.

Education degree and professional experience

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivelant professional and intellactual ability
• Preferably at least 1-2 year of relevant professional experience in Information Systems

Professional competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to maintain reliable, well‑structured system configurations, documentation, and administrative records.
• Analytical skills: Ability to interpret system data, logs, and performance metrics to support troubleshooting and informed decision‑making.
• Collaboration: contributing effectively to a small and professional team.
• Communication: able to communicate clearly with stakeholders regarding the systems.
• Continuous improvement mindset: identifying opportunities to improve processes and internal controls.
• Fluent English Level: reading, writing, speaking and understanding. A minimum of C2 proficiency in English.

Safeguarding

UWC Maastricht is committed to upholding the highest standards in student safeguarding. Throughout the application process we will be assessing your suitability to work with children and young adults. Prior to an offer of employment being made, UWC Maastricht will check directly with current and former employers about safeguarding.

Terms of Employment

• You will get a contract of employment under Dutch law: the initial contract starts preferably on 1 June 2026.
• The package will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the position, according to the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Secondary Education (‘CAO VO’). The current salary range is based on scale 9, which lies between €3.326,- and € 5.025,-, depending on relevant experience.
• Participation in the school’s pension plan via the ABP Retirement/Pension Fund.
• Location: UWC Maastricht, the Netherlands.

To be able to work in the Netherlands, a (foreign) staff member must be able to successfully apply for:
✔ Residence and work permits for the Netherlands.
✔ A Dutch VOG (certificate of good conduct).
UWCM will assist in the application process for VOG.

Information
If you would like to know more about this challenging position, please contact our HR Team via vacancies@uwcmaastricht.nl.

Our procedure:

After shortlisting, we determine the suitability of the remaining candidates to work in our school via, reference checks and interviews at our school or online. 

As per our Hiring Policy, Safeguarding is a priority of UWCM and therefore all references will be asked questions in this area.

The deadline for application is 29 March 2026.

NOTE: We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline