Specialised Collaborator, Faculty Services (50%)

UniDistance Suisse offers fully online university degree programmes and is accredited under the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA). It combines flexible, location independent part time distance learning with an active, interdisciplinary research culture on its campus in Brig. Across five faculties – Law, Psycholo-gy, Business & Economics, History, and Mathematics & Computer Science – we have been shaping mod-ern teaching, learning and research for more than 30 years. Today, UniDistance Suisse counts over 2,700 students and around 550 staff members. 

To strengthen our Faculty Services, we are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to join us as:

Specialised Collaborator, Faculty Services (50%)

Place of work: Brig, with the option to work from home one day per week
Starting date : 01.02.2027

Faculty Services is one of UniDistance Suisse’s academic services. It supports the research centre and the faculties in achieving excellence in research and distance learning. Faculty Services works closely with the management of the LIFT research centre (Learning and Instruction with Future Technologies) and the faculty dean’s offices, acting as an interface between the research centre, the faculties, and UniDistance Suisse’s academic and central services.

Specialised Collaborators within Faculty Services coordinate cross-cutting activities within the service and provide organisational and administrative support to the LIFT research centre and the faculties.

• Act as an interface between LIFT management, the faculty dean’s offices, Faculty Services, and the other academic and central administrative services. 

• Coordinate the organisation of on-site and online events and ensure their smooth delivery. 

• Coordinate the promotion of events across the various communication channels. 

• Take minutes at LIFT and faculty meetings and follow up on the implementation of decisions. 

• Support the preparation and management of the LIFT research centre’s budget. 

• Support the preparation of reports for internal and external purposes. 

• Update data, documents and information on the various platforms and databases. 

• Prepare, organise and follow up on elections to UniDistance Suisse bodies and appointments to committees, including managing the relevant communication channels. 

• Contribute to cross-cutting projects within Faculty Services and across the institution. 

• Work closely with the other Specialised Collaborators within Faculty Services and provide mutual cover.

• University degree at Bachelor’s level or equivalent qualification.

• Proven experience in a coordination or interface role, preferably within higher education. 

• Experience in organising and promoting events. 

• Strong service orientation, flexibility and the ability to work in a multilingual and interdisciplinary environment. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team. 

• A methodical, reliable, flexible and independent approach, with a strong service orientation and willingness to take initiative. 

• German or French as a first language, with the ability to work confidently in the other language. 

• Full professional proficiency in English.

• A research-intensive academic environment: You will be part of a dynamic university setting characterised by strong scientific expertise and a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Attractive employment conditions: modern working conditions, generous social benefits and a wide range of continuing education opportunities. 

• A committed team: you will join a highly skilled and engaged team that embodies innovation, excellence, and a strong culture of collaboration.

• An inspiring working environment: our campus in Brig is located in immediate proximity to the historic old town, the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) station and attractive natural and mountain regions. It offers a high quality of life and a vibrant academic exchange.