HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale
Lausanne
Specialised Collaborator (60%)
- 02 September 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join HES-SO, Switzerland's largest specialized university with 21,000 students. Enjoy a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
Tasks
- Manage student administration from pre-admission to graduation.
- Ensure data accuracy in databases and manage grading processes.
- Support academic activities and collaborate with faculty members.
Skills
- Commercial CFC and 5 years of relevant experience required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and client-oriented approach.
- Proactive, flexible, and excellent organizational abilities.
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About the job
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
Specialised Collaborator (60%)
HES-SO Master
HES-SO Master is a professional second-cycle training entity, practice-based, linked with research and innovative projects carried out 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 commercial apprenticeship certificate (CFC);
- You have 5 years’ experience in a similar position;
- You have a strong interest in academic training;
- You are proficient in French with a good command of 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 reliable and 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 promoting 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.
