Beschreibung

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and is ranked in the top 20 worldwide in numerous academic rankings. EPFL has more than members of staff who bring the school's three main missions to life: research and The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than people, including nearly students and researchers from more than 120 different backgrounds.Advisor to the Vice PresidencyMissionSupport the Vice President for Support to (VPS) in the development and management of that strengthen the positioning and of EPFL.At the interface between the academic world, the X system, public authorities, philanthropy, and industry, you contribute to structuring high-impact scientific and societal. You act as a trusted advisor and sounding board by identifying opportunities, analyzing issues, and structuring. In close collaboration with the Vice President and their Deputy, you contribute to managing a portfolio and ensuring consistency with the priorities of the Vice Presidency. The position places particular emphasis on managing interfaces with partners, developing ecosystems, and multi-institutional.Main tasks and responsibilitiesAdvice and sounding board- Accompany the Vice President as a sounding board on complex issues and formulate concrete.- Challenge assumptions and provide perspectives.Development and deployment- Contribute to the design and deployment of multi-partner.- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders.- Structure governance, roadmaps, and implementation.- Facilitate alignment between partners and contribute to resolving challenges.Executive support and institutional positioning- Prepare briefings, analyses, and.- Carry out benchmarks and monitoring with Institutional Affairs, contribute to the positioning of EPFL in discussions and research, and teaching of and interactions with key external partners.- Ensure follow-up of commitments and files.- Prepare meetings and high-stakes interactions.- Represent the Vice Presidency occasionally.- Develop relationships of trust with parties.Profile- Higher university degree; or equivalent experience is an asset.- 5 years or more of experience in the development and management of complex multi-actor or.- Experience in higher education, research, health, consulting, public affairs, philanthropy, or a related field is an asset.- Proven ability to interact with high-level decision-makers in academic, public, hospital, philanthropic, and environments.- Understanding of research, and higher education ecosystems.- Excellent analytical, synthesis, and communication skills with an aptitude for quickly grasping complex scientific and institutional subjects.- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.- Autonomy, discretion, and entrepreneurial spirit and ability to identify opportunities and advance projects.- Excellent command of French and English; German is an asset.Why join the VPS and EPFL?- Contribute to high-impact at the interface between science, and society.- Interact with partners and top-tier.- Play a central role in the development of EPFL.- Work directly with institutional decision-makers and high-level external actors.- Participate in the development of ambitious, high-impact scientific and.Start date:Min rate: 100.00Max rate: 100.00Type of contract: Fixed-term contractDuration: 1 year jidb3d18f4aen jit0626aen jpiy26aen