Specialised Collaborator (60%)

With 21,000 students across 28 universities of applied sciences spread over the seven cantons of Western Switzerland, HES-SO is the largest university of applied sciences in Switzerland. A reservoir of skills, ideas, innovations, creativity and knowledge, HES-SO plays a key role in the country’s economic, social and cultural development.

The Rectorate of HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland is advertising the position of

HES-SO Master is a professionalising second-cycle training entity, practice-based, linked with research and innovative projects conducted in the HES-SO universities of applied sciences, with an interdisciplinary dimension. It offers Masters in the fields of Engineering and Architecture, Economics and Services, Health and Social Work, as well as an interdisciplinary Master in Innovation.

Your tasks

Within the scope of your role, you ensure the administrative management of the student cycle from pre-admission to post-graduation for the MDT programme (joint HES-SO / UNIGE Master in Territorial Development). In particular, you ensure the accuracy of data in our database, the management of grades and transcripts, as well as the monitoring of the graduation process.

Furthermore, you manage the underlying processes related to student life for all training programmes. Finally, you contribute to the smooth running of the academic activities of HES-SO Master and support the HES-SO Master manager, programme managers and their deputies.

Your profile

• You hold a Federal VET Diploma as a commercial employee;
• You have 5 years’ experience in a similar position;
• You have a strong interest in academic education;
• You are proficient in French and have a reliable spelling.

Your skills

• You are a versatile, flexible and rigorous person who knows how to integrate harmoniously into a team and collaborate;
• Proactive, you have the ability to anticipate needs and meet deadlines;
• Attentive, you have good interpersonal skills and are client-oriented;
• Your writing skills and organisational abilities make you a reference and a trusted person.

Work rate: 60%

Contract duration: Fixed-term contract until 31.05.2027 (maternity leave replacement)

Start date: from 01.11.2026

Workplace: Lausanne

Application deadline: 21 September 2026

HES-SO adopts a recruitment policy favouring equal opportunities. We look forward to receiving your complete application file (cover letter, CV and copies of diplomas and work certificates) via our platform. Only applications received through this channel will be considered. Contact is possible with Olivier Naef, HES-SO Master Manager, at +41 58 900 00 85, or with Denise von Däniken, HR Service, at +41 58 900 00 74.