Lausanne
Programme Coordinator (80-100%)
- 22 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Temporary
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
HEC Lausanne Executive Education is the continuing education platform of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Lausanne. HEC Lausanne Executive Education designs and operates continuing education programmes (CAS, DAS, MAS, short programmes and tailor-made programmes) for managers and professionals.
To support its development, it is creating a new position of:
Programme Coordinator (80-100%)
Job Information
Start date: immediate or to be agreed
Contract duration: 1-year fixed-term contract, renewable
Work rate: 80-100%
Workplace: Lausanne - Chamberonne
Purpose of the position: To ensure the administrative, operational and logistical management of a portfolio of continuing education programmes (certified, short programmes and tailor-made programmes). The post holder is the reference person (SPoC – Single Point of Contact) for all stakeholders (participants, speakers, central services and partners) and works in collaboration with the dedicated services. He or she participates in the implementation of training programmes. He or she is responsible for the administration and organisation of the training. The position reports directly to the Director of HEC Lausanne Executive Education.
Your activities
More details are available in the job description .
- Independently ensure the administrative, logistical, operational and technical management of a portfolio of continuing education programmes, to guarantee their smooth running, under the supervision of the Executive Education management;
- Independently manage the customer journey (registration, invoicing, SPoC, diploma issuance);
- Participate in optimising the entity’s activities (tools, processes, work organisation) within the scope of the post’s duties and responsibilities for organisational performance;
- Manage the booking of classrooms dedicated to Executive Education;
- Provide administrative and operational support to the management and other team members to ensure the sustainability of activities and continuous monitoring of special projects.
Your profile
- Higher diploma in administration, project management, hospitality or related field
- Project management training is an asset
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management / in the service
- Proficiency in digital tools such as Zoho, Moodle, ClickUp
- Fluent in French, excellent writing skills
- English level C1
- Autonomy, rigour, service and organisational skills, stress resistance; availability for extended hours during training days
Your benefits
A varied and responsible position in an international and stimulating academic environment, great autonomy and UNIL social 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
Mr Lionel Stoudmann
Executive Director
+41 21 692 33 97
Your application file
Application deadline: 30.09.2026
Please send us your complete application in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted via the UNIL website will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful and supportive environment;
• Offering working conditions favourable to balancing different spheres of life.
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