Job Description

Functioneel Beheerder – Osiris Volg

260803-MT-002

Location: Enschede, Netherlands
Hours: 24–32 hours per week
Contract Duration: ASAP – 1 April 2027
Maximum Hourly Rate: €55 per hour
Experience: 3–5 years
Education: HBO level
Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite
Application Deadline: 28 August 2026 at 14:00

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Functional Application Manager / Functioneel Beheerder – Osiris Volg to support the implementation of Osiris, a new student registration, enrolment, and monitoring application.

As an Osiris Volg specialist, you will provide independent expert advice on the configuration and implementation of Osiris Volg and support the implementation project in establishing a functional solution that aligns with the organisation's processes for student guidance and monitoring.

This is a temporary specialist assignment focused specifically on bringing expertise that is currently not available within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on the optimal configuration and application possibilities of Osiris Volg
• Translate functional requirements and educational processes into an effective system configuration.
• Configure Osiris Volg in accordance with agreed functional requirements.
• Analyse existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the implementation project and project organisation throughout the implementation phase.
• Support and assess functional testing.
• Identify and resolve functional issues during testing and implementation.
• Support preparations for the go-live of Osiris Volg.
• Advise stakeholders and users on the functionality and application of Osiris Volg.
• Document configuration decisions and relevant processes.
• Transfer knowledge to the internal Functional Application Management team.
• Ensure the internal team is sufficiently prepared to independently manage Osiris Volg after implementation.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has:

• HBO-level education and working/thinking capacity.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Functional Application Manager, Functional Administrator, or Implementation Specialist for Osiris.
• Thorough and demonstrable knowledge of the Osiris application, specifically Osiris Volg
• Proven experience implementing Osiris or comparable systems within higher education or educational organisations
• Experience analysing functional processes and translating them into system configurations.
• Experience with functional testing and implementation activities.
• Strong understanding of student guidance, monitoring, and related educational processes.
• Ability to work independently and provide specialist advice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Key Competencies

You are:

• Analytical and structured
• Independent and self-motivated
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Solution-oriented
• Strong in stakeholder communication
• Able to translate business processes into functional solutions
• Proactive and pragmatic
• Strong in knowledge transfer
• Comfortable working within an implementation project

Working Arrangement

The role is primarily based in Enschede

Physical presence is required for coordination with the project organisation and users. The successful candidate is expected to be available at least 2 days per week onsite in Enschede on average

The remaining hours can be worked remotely where appropriate and compatible with the assignment.

Expected Deliverables

The assignment will be considered successfully completed when:

• The agreed Osiris Volg functionalities have been configured.
• The functionality required for student guidance and monitoring has been implemented.
• Functional testing has been completed.
• The necessary knowledge has been transferred to the internal Functional Application Management team.
• The internal organisation is able to independently continue managing Osiris Volg after the implementation.

Reporting & Collaboration

The specialist will perform the assignment independently and will coordinate progress, planning, deliverables, and any potential issues with the Project Manager responsible for the implementation project.

Additional Information

• This is a temporary specialist assignment related specifically to the implementation phase.
• The organisation currently does not have sufficient in-house expertise regarding the configuration and implementation of Osiris Volg.
• The candidate must have a valid passport or identity card available for verification at the intake and on the contract start date.
• All candidate information must be completed accurately, including the candidate's correct place of residence.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, highlighting their Osiris Volg experience, functional application management background, education-sector implementation experience, and experience translating functional processes into system configurations