Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
11 hours ago
Group Secretary 80-100%
- 28 April 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a leading international institution with 5,000 staff and 17,000 students. Enjoy a supportive, multicultural work environment.
Tasks
- Manage administrative, HR, and financial tasks for research groups.
- Assist in organizing seminars and departmental events efficiently.
- Support daily operations of the secretariat and reception services.
Skills
- Commercial certificate or equivalent experience required, with 5 years in a secretarial role.
- Strong English skills (B2 level) and proficiency in office software.
- Excellent planning, organization, and teamwork abilities.
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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
To complete its team, the Department of Fundamental Neurosciences (DNF) is looking for a group secretary. Your role will be to actively support the department's research groups by ensuring effective and structured management of administrative, HR, and financial activities.
Job-related information
Start date: to be agreed, between 01.07.26 and 01.09.26
Contract duration: indefinite
Activity rate: 80-100%
Workplace: Department of Fundamental Neurosciences (DNF) , Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM), Rue du Bugnon 9, CH-1005 Lausanne
Your activities
In your activities, you will be expected to:
- Perform accounting and financial tasks for the assigned research groups
- Prepare and monitor the HR administrative files of the assigned research groups
- Assist in organizing seminars and other department events
- Participate in managing routine secretarial and reception tasks and provide support to the administrator
Your profile
To complete our team, we are looking for a person with the following profile:
- Commercial employee CFC or equivalent higher education
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a secretarial role, preferably in an academic environment
- Good knowledge of English (level B2)
- Good command of computer and office tools
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, autonomy, and versatility
- Team spirit and proactivity
- Critical sense, discretion, and respect for confidentiality
HR and/or accounting knowledge as well as experience as a personal assistant are 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 unil.ch/travailler
For further information
Ms. Annick Crevoisier
Administrator
tel: 0041 21 692 52 91
annick.crevoisier@unil.ch
Your application file
Application deadline: 25.05.2026
We invite you to send us your complete application file in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
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 environment conducive to personal development;
• Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different spheres of life.
