Political Science Academic Advisor at 60%

Political Science Academic Advisor at 60% An internationally leading teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5’000 female and male collaborators and 17’000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it encourages excellence, recognition of people, and responsibility. Presentation The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (SSP) is looking for its future collaborator to hold a position within its Dean's Office: Political Science Academic Advisor at 60% Information related to the position Start date: or to be agreed Contract duration: CDI Activity rate: 60 % Workplace: UNIL\-Mouline \- Géopolis Building \- Lausanne Your activities Under the responsibility of the Deputy for Student Affairs, you ensure advice to political science students throughout their curriculum, control regulatory compliance and pedagogical consistency of study plans and represent student affairs of your field in the teaching commissions. Additionally, you lead the coordination of outgoing mobility (OUT) on behalf of the SSP Faculty, and assume faculty responsibility for the management and control of expense reimbursement requests related to the Triangle Azur network. • Respond to questions on studies (bachelor and master) and mobility; direct towards competent services; organize information sessions; update the Faculty website; present political science studies during external events and maintain privileged relations with student and professional associations. • Ensure compliance with deadlines; verify the compliance of chosen courses; prepare decisions of the Dean's Office (admissions, derogations, equivalences) and follow up with mobility candidates. • Actively participate in the Teaching Commission (CE) of the Faculty; sit as a permanent member of the CE office of the study program; update study plans and prepare administrative files. • Represent the Faculty during selections for mobilities under general agreements; pre-select and prepare student files; manage information sessions and update the website. • Verify and validate travel expense reimbursement requests from students. Your profile In order to complete our team, we are looking for a person meeting the following profile: • Holder of a university degree (Master's level or equivalent) preferably in political science, or in psychology, social sciences, or sports sciences. • You justify a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the field of counseling. • Excellent command of French and good knowledge of English and German required. • You demonstrate excellent organization, great writing skills, and an innate interpersonal ease. You perfectly master common office tools and ideally possess basic legal knowledge (desired asset). • Flexibility required to participate in administrative sessions (Tuesday mornings) and Commissions (Thursday afternoons), as well as to occasionally represent the Faculty during events outside usual working hours. Obligation to take at least two weeks of vacation between the summer and autumn exam sessions and the Bridge between Christmas and New Year. Your advantages A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic environment. Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities and other advantages to discover. More information on For any additional information Ms. Stéphanie Huguelet Deputy for Student Affairs and Teaching tel: Your application file Application deadline: We invite you to send us your complete file in Word or PDF format. Only applications submitted via this site will be considered. The persons selected for a first interview which will take place on Monday, August 24, 2026, in the morning will be contacted directly by us. We thank you for your understanding. Job description Click here to view the job description. Remarks UNIL is committed: • To equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community; • To guaranteeing an open, respectful, and conducive environment to personal development; • To offering working conditions favorable to the reconciliation of different spheres of life. jpid40f207djm jpit0731jm jpiy26jm