Communication & Alumni Relations Specialist (80%)

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.

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Presentation

Executive Education HEC Lausanne is the continuing education platform of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Lausanne. Executive Education HEC Lausanne designs and operates continuing education programmes (CAS, DAS, MAS, short programmes and tailor-made programmes) for managers and professionals.

To complete its team, Executive Education HEC Lausanne is looking for a:

Communication & Alumni Relations Specialist

Position Information

Start date: 1 December or to be agreed

Contract duration: 1 year, renewable

Work rate: 80% (Flexibility required on specific days, especially for occasional events)

Workplace: Lausanne - Chamberonne

Purpose of the position: Contribute to the promotion, visibility and development of Executive Education HEC Lausanne. The post holder ensures the platform’s presence and engagement on social networks (community management, copywriting and e-reputation) and animates the Alumni community through event organisation and the development of dedicated activities. Supporting the Marketing & Sales team, they also participate in daily activities and the organisation of major platform projects. The position reports directly to the Head of Marketing & Sales.

Your activities

More details are available in the job description .

1. Social networks & Community management: Coordinate the platform’s presence and engagement strategy on social networks, in line with the overall marketing strategy. Manage community management, copywriting and e-reputation, create high value-added content and analyse the performance of actions taken;
2. Alumni Community & Events: Design, plan and organise the annual Alumni events programme (networking meetings, conferences, afterworks, class reunions, etc.) and manage logistics from start to finish. Animate the community throughout the year, develop new activity and service formats, maintain partnerships and exploit the Alumni database (CRM);
3. Marketing & Sales: Independently promote the platform’s continuing education programmes and recruit participants: respond to prospect enquiries, conduct prospecting and mailing campaigns, update and analyse the contact database in the CRM;
4. Marketing and administrative support: Assist the Marketing & Sales team in their regular activities and support them in organising major projects (academic year start, graduation ceremonies, etc.);

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing and/or communication or equivalent training
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in communication, sales and/or marketing
• Advanced experience in social networks, event management and telephone prospecting (cold calling, etc.)
• Proficiency with customer relationship management tools (HubSpot, Zoho, etc.), event tools (Calendly, Outlook, etc.) and content generation tools (AI, etc.)
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent command of French and English
• Commercial mindset, creativity and analytical skills
• Autonomy, rigour, service and organisational skills, stress resistance
• Availability for occasional evening or weekend events, as well as regular travel (fairs, conferences)
• Project management training, knowledge of the continuing education market and a strong interest in the education sector are assets

Your benefits

We offer a varied and responsible position in an international and stimulating academic environment, great autonomy and UNIL social 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

Thomas Rouaud, Head of Marketing & Sales Executive Education HEC Lausanne thomas.rouaud@unil.ch

Lionel Stoudmann, Director Executive Education HEC Lausanne lionel.stoudmann@unil.ch

Your application file

Application deadline: 15.10.2026

Please send us your complete application file in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.

Thank you for your understanding.

Remarks

UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful and supportive environment;
• Offering working conditions favourable to balancing different spheres of life.

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