Secretary of the Intensive French Program
Lausanne-Chamberonne
Key information
- Publication date:18 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne-Chamberonne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a leading international teaching and research institution. This is a fantastic opportunity in a multicultural academic environment.
Tasks
- Support the administration of the intensive French program.
- Manage administrative tasks for French language certification exams.
- Welcome and assist students and staff in the program.
Skills
- Commercial employee diploma or equivalent required.
- Fluent in French, strong writing skills essential.
- Good command of English preferred, knowledge of other languages a plus.
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Introduction
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 Intensive French Program (FIL) of the School of French as a Foreign Language at the Faculty of Arts organizes series of French as a foreign language courses offered during the summer and winter inter-semesters.
It administers a language certification in French as a foreign language for its students and external partners: the Certificate of Qualification in French (CQF).
To complete its team, the Intensive French Program is offering a position for a secretary.
Job Information
Start date: November 1, 2025, or date to be agreed upon
Contract duration: indefinite
Activity rate: 50%
Work location: Lausanne-Chamberonne
Your Activities
In your activities, you will be particularly required to:
- Participate in the ongoing administrative management of the Intensive French Program (FIL) secretariat
- Participate in the administrative management of the examinations for the Certificate of Qualification in French
- Welcome and inform students and FIL collaborators
Your Profile
To complete our team, we are looking for a person with the following profile:
- Commercial employee diploma or equivalent qualification
- Fluency in French (oral and written) with excellent writing skills
- Good command of English desired (B2 level of the CEFR); proficiency in another language is an asset
- Good knowledge of common IT tools
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 www.unil.ch/carrieres
For Further Information
Ms. Carole Jorge, administrative manager of FIL (carole.jorge@unil.ch)
Your Application File
Application deadline: August 10, 2025
We invite you to send us your complete file in PDF format, including: cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, diplomas, work certificates.
Only complete applications submitted through this site will be considered.
We thank you for your understanding.
Job Description
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Remarks
Levels 1 to 12:
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful, and conducive environment for development;
• Offering favorable working conditions for balancing different spheres of life.
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Levels 13 and above:
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful, and conducive environment for development;
• Offering favorable working conditions for balancing different spheres of life.
To increase the number of women in management positions, female applications are particularly encouraged.
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