Career Development Advisor
Key information
- Publication date:16 May 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Rte de Berne 301, 1000 Lausanne 25
Join us and shape the future of hospitality today!
EHL's dynamic campuses form a unique network where passionate students, academics and industry experts from over 120 countries come together with a common goal: to develop and disseminate hospitality knowledge, while supporting the sector's continued growth.
We are constantly striving to improve the working environment and personal development opportunities for our more than 500 staff and teachers, who are among the most recognized experts in their respective fields. Since its foundation in 1893, EHL has been widely recognized by the industry and consistently ranked among the world's top hospitality management schools. Everything we do is based on our values of excellence, family and learning, and we are committed to bringing them to life in tangible ways for our employees.
The Career Center departement supports students and alumni in achieving their professional goals by providing personalized career guidance and resources. It facilitates connections with top industry employers through internships, job opportunities, and networking events. The center also organizes workshops and career fairs to enhance employability and industry readiness. By fostering strong relationships with global partners, it ensures access to exclusive opportunities in the hospitality and service sectors.
To join our amazing team, we are looking for a candidate who is not only skilled and passionate about hospitality but also aligns with our leadership principles : transparency, accountability, collaboration, care, and experimentation.
The mission of the Career Development Advisor is to design, implement, and deliver career, personal, and professional leadership development initiatives, services, and projects to enrich the learner journey. You will interact directly with participants across our Bachelor, Master, MBA, and Executive Education programs, providing coaching, counseling, and career advisory support to foster their growth and career progression. Your goal is to ensure a high-level learner experience and provide development solutions mainly across the Graduate School.
What will you do?
- Co-design, coordinate, and deliver career development coaching services (i.e. assessments, coaching programs, mentorship programs, development discussions, career advisory).
- Provide job placement support (i.e. placement advisory, mock-up interviews, CV checks).
- Co-design and coordinate career events (i.e. career days, fireside chats / industry talks, workshops).
- Co-design and coordinate student experience & engagement activities.
- Lead and manage communications with learners, as well as key internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide administrative support to the LDC Department.
Who you are?
- You hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in either Management, Hospitality, Education and Psychology, or a related field.
- You have more than 5 years of professional experience in a related field.
- You are a certified coach with experience in career services and advisory, professional transitions and leadership development for a mature audience.
- You have experience in talent placement/recruitment in the hospitality or service industries.
- You possess strong communication, stakeholder, and operations management skills.
- You have a strong interest and demonstrated ability to deliver content on leadership, management, continuous learning and career progression.
- You have professional working proficiency in English (minimum C1 level). Proficiency in French is a plus.
What we offer?
We offer you a permanent contract within a business area of an educational institution, with exceptional employee benefits including free meals, an attractive number of days off, a parking space or public transport contribution, as well as access to various services and facilities.
We offer you responsibility, challenge, development opportunities and encouragement to help you achieve your professional and personal goals.
We offer you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our students’, staff and partners’ experience as well as contribute to the growth of our institution.
You will enjoy being part of a passionate, multidisciplinary and talented team.
