Political Science Study Advisor at 60%
- 27 July 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
About the job
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.
Presentation
The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (SSP) is seeking its future collaborator to fill a position within its Dean's Office:
Political Science Study Advisor at 60%
Position Information
Start date: 01.10.2026 or to be agreed
Contract duration: Permanent contract
Work rate: 60%
Workplace: UNIL-Mouline - Géopolis Building - Lausanne
Your Activities
Under the responsibility of the Deputy for Student Affairs, you provide advice to political science students throughout their course, ensure regulatory compliance and pedagogical coherence of study plans, and represent student affairs of your field in teaching committees. Additionally, you manage the coordination of outgoing mobility (OUT) on behalf of the SSP Faculty and hold faculty responsibility for managing and controlling reimbursement requests related to the Triangle Azur network.
• Respond to questions about studies (bachelor and master) and mobility; direct to the appropriate services; organise information sessions; update the Faculty website; present political science studies at external events and maintain privileged relations with student and professional associations.
• Ensure deadlines are met; verify the conformity of chosen courses; prepare Dean's Office decisions (admissions, exemptions, equivalences) and follow up on mobility candidates.
• Actively participate in the Faculty's Teaching Commission (CE); serve as a permanent member of the CE bureau for the study programme; update study plans and prepare administrative files.
• Represent the Faculty during selections for mobility under general agreements; pre-select and prepare student files; manage information sessions and update the website.
• Verify and validate student travel expense reimbursement requests.
Your Profile
To complete our team, we are looking for a person with the following profile:
• Holder of a university degree (Master level or equivalent), preferably in political science, or in psychology, social sciences, or sports sciences.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in advisory roles.
• Excellent command of French and good knowledge of English and German required.
• Demonstrates excellent organisation, strong writing skills, and natural interpersonal ease. Fully proficient with common office tools and ideally possesses basic legal knowledge (desired asset).
• Flexibility required to attend administrative meetings (Tuesday mornings) and Commissions (Thursday afternoons), as well as to occasionally represent the Faculty at events outside usual working hours. Obligation to take at least two weeks’ holiday between the summer and autumn exam sessions and the Christmas to New Year period.
Your Benefits
A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.
More information at unil.ch/travailler
For Further Information
Ms
Stéphanie Huguelet
Deputy for Student Affairs and Teaching
Tel: 0041 21 692 37 67
Your Application File
Application deadline: 16.08.2026
Please send us your complete application in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.
Candidates selected for a first interview, which will take place on Monday morning 24 August 2026,
will be contacted directly by us.
Thank you for your understanding.
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
• Offering working conditions favourable to balancing different spheres of life.
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