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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Senior Advisor to the Presidency

Mission

EPFL is seeking a Senior Advisor to the Presidency to deliver high-level executive assistance, conduct in-depth research, and offer strategic insights on critical initiatives. This position will involve working closely with the General & Support Staff, coordinating efforts across the Office of the Presidency and Vice-presidencies, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. The Senior Advisor will organize and manage meetings, ensure follow-up actions are completed, and contribute to the initial phases of presidential projects, acting as the primary liaison for the President on further development efforts.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Providing high-level executive support to the Presidency, this role is pivotal in shaping strategic priorities and advancing the administration’s core political agenda.
  • Responsibilities include conducting rigorous research, analyzing complex topics, and ensuring comprehensive follow-through on initiatives of significance to the Presidency.
  • Collaborating seamlessly with members of the General & Support Staff, as well as the offices of the President, Provost, and all Vice-Presidencies, the role also requires active coordination with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • The position involves not only preparing and facilitating high-level meetings and strategic documents but also managing all follow-up actions and maintaining communication channels with principal stakeholders.
  • By contributing to and advising on the initial stages of presidential projects, this role will act as a central contact for the Presidente on emerging development initiatives, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to impactful, forward-looking policy.

 

Profile

  • Doctorate and relevant experience in academic sector
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English and ideally good knowledge of German.
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills
  • Autonomy with  high capacity for collaboration and collaborative approach
  • Understanding of institutional challenges
  • Capacity for synthesis, conceptualization and anticipation
  • Strong knowledge of the EPFL academic environment and management of the different levels of interlocutors in these fields
  • Good presentation and organization skills
  • Understanding of sociology and politics of higher education, as well as political issues related to EPFL.

We offer

  • A stimulating, dynamic, interdisciplinary and international working environment with attractive working conditions
  • EPFL is an equal opportunity employer

Informations

Contract Start Date : 01/01/2025 

Activity Rate Min : 80.00 

Activity Rate Max : 100.00 

Contract Type: CDI

Reference: 1198 










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