Unit Secretary at 50%
Key information
- Publication date:28 July 2025
- Workload:50%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a leading international institution with 5,000 staff and 17,000 students. Enjoy a vibrant work environment and excellent benefits.
Tasks
- Organize and coordinate events at the Institute of Psychology.
- Manage schedules, meeting notes, and guest arrangements.
- Support the scientific committee with budgeting and logistics.
Skills
- Must have a commerce diploma or equivalent experience in event organization.
- Proficient in office tools and accounting.
- Strong organizational skills and initiative.
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Introduction
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff 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
To complete its team, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (SSP) is looking for its Institute of Psychology ( www.unil.ch/ip ) a
UNIT SECRETARY AT 50% (every morning)
Job-related Information
Start date: 01.10.2025 or to be agreed
Contract duration: Indeterminate
Activity rate: 50%
Workplace: Geopolis Building - Lausanne - Dorigny
Mandatory presence every morning between 08:15 and 11:45
Participation in various events outside the hours mentioned above
Your Activities
You will be required to organize and coordinate the institute's events, with the main tasks being:
- management of the schedule, participation in meetings, and coordination with organizers as well as various speakers;
- writing minutes and follow-up;
- organization and coordination of guest management;
- support for the scientific committee in establishing the budget and financial follow-up; management of registrations; occasional search for sponsors;
- logistical management, announcement dissemination on various media;
- participation in reception, including telephone, as well as management of the institute's secretariat.
Your Profile
You hold a commercial employee certificate or an equivalent qualification, you already have experience in organizing events and welcoming the public, and you possess the following qualities and skills:
- proficiency in common office tools and aptitude for accounting;
- autonomy and great organizational capacity, initiative;
- sociability and ability to collaborate with different groups composed of diverse audiences;
- knowledge of German and English is an asset.
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 any additional information
Madam
Karine Koch
Administrative Manager
tel: 0041 21 692 35 99
Your Application File
Application deadline: 17.08.2025
Candidates selected for a first interview will be contacted directly by us to arrange an appointment that will take place on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
We invite you to send us your complete file (cover letter, CV, diplomas, work certificates, etc...) in Word or PDF format.
Only complete applications submitted through this site will be processed.
We thank you for your understanding.
Job Description
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Remarks
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 reconciling different spheres of life.
