Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
Academic Contracts Manager
- 24 September 2026
- 100%
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join the University of Lausanne, a top-tier research institution. Enjoy a supportive and multicultural work environment.
Tasks
- Manage the academic contract lifecycle for faculty and staff.
- Provide strategic and operational support for project leaders.
- Implement HR solutions within budget and develop internal processes.
Skills
- Relevant diploma and 6-8 years of HR administrative experience.
- Strong communication, diplomacy, and organizational skills.
- Excellent analytical skills and a service-oriented mindset.
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About the job
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 faculty HR service of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for:
Academic Contracts Manager
Position Information
Start date: 01.01.2027 or to be agreed
Contract duration: indefinite
Work rate: 80%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny
Your Activities
You are responsible for the administrative management of the entire lifecycle of all staff (professorial body, intermediate staff and PAT) in your assigned sector within the Faculty of Arts.
You provide support (strategic and operational) to project managers, unit heads and the Dean for the administrative management of positions.
For any questions related to HR administrative management, you are the contact person for the staff in your assigned sector within the Faculty of Arts.
You implement the solutions defined by the Academic Planning Commission within the available budgets.
You contribute to the development of internal HR processes within the Faculty of Arts.
Your Profile
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- Holder of a HES diploma relevant to the role (or equivalent training) and ideally the Federal HR Specialist Certificate.
- 6-8 years’ experience in administrative human resources management.
- Knowledge of the academic world and its specific needs is a real asset.
- Interpersonal skills, active listening and ease in communication both written and oral. Diplomacy, sense of rigour and organisation. Team spirit.
- Very good analytical and synthesis skills and ability to make proposals.
- Sense of public service and professional ethics.
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
Contact Ms Dorothée Lebègue, Head of the Faculty HR Service, Faculty of Arts ( dorothee.lebegue@unil.ch )
Your Application File
Application deadline: 25 October 2026
Interested candidates are requested to apply online via the recruitment platform with a file containing:
- A cover letter
- A curriculum vitae
- Copies of diplomas and certificates
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
We thank you for your understanding.
Job Description
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Remarks
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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.
