Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
AACSB Accreditation Manager 40-50%
- 18 September 2026
- 40 – 50%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join HEG-FR as the AACSB Accreditation Manager, based in Fribourg. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Lead the continuous improvement for AACSB accreditation standards.
- Coordinate preparation for AACSB evaluations and reports.
- Manage faculty qualifications and ensure compliance with AACSB.
Skills
- Master's in management or related field; experience in project management.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.
- Fluency in French and English; knowledge of German is a plus.
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About the job
AACSB Accreditation Manager
Fribourg, CH, Sarine, CH
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Who are we?
The Fribourg School of Management (HEG-FR) is a member of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO) and offers bilingual and trilingual bachelor and master level programmes.
Why join us?
The HES-SO//FR adopts a recruitment policy promoting equal opportunities. We rely on the complementarity of skills and the variety of perspectives because it is the diversity of backgrounds and profiles that strengthens the State of Fribourg. We encourage work-life balance and flexible working conditions. For more information, follow this link .
Your missions
Ensure the maintenance and development of the HEG-FR's international AACSB accreditation by managing continuous improvement processes, compliance with standards, and institutional coordination.
- Manage and monitor the AACSB accreditation and reaccreditation process
- Coordinate the preparation of reports, indicators, and documents required for AACSB evaluations
- Supervise compliance with faculty qualification and faculty sufficiency requirements
- Manage the Assurance of Learning (AoL) system and ensure implementation of continuous improvement measures
- Lead and coordinate contributions from various internal stakeholders involved in accreditation
- Monitor AACSB standards, provide recommendations to management, and lead necessary improvement actions
- Represent HEG-FR with AACSB International and develop relationships with professional networks related to international accreditations
Desired profile
- Master’s degree in management, quality, administration or equivalent training
- Proven experience in independently managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Experience in AACSB and/or Business School accreditation is a major asset
- High autonomy and ability to independently manage a strategic project
- Natural leadership, ability to unite teams and gain support from various institutional actors
- Strong organisational, planning skills and respect for deadlines
- Analytical mindset and ability to identify risks, priorities and improvement opportunities
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office programmes, ideally Academ, and willingness to train on new IT systems
- Fluency in French and English with good knowledge of German
Contact details
Pascal Wild, Director of HEG-FR, pascal.wild@hefr.ch, T +41 26 429 63 52
