Head of Higher Education Development 80-100 %

Who are we?

The Haute école fédérale en formation professionnelle HEFP is the Swiss expert organization for vocational education and training. We offer training and continuing education to vocational education and training managers, we conduct research projects on vocational education and training, we contribute to the development of professions and support international cooperation in vocational education and training. Our sites are located in Zollikofen near Berne (headquarters), Lausanne and Lugano, with external sites in Olten and Zurich.

Your responsibilities

• Support to the director and the higher education management in the strategic, conceptual and organizational developments of the HEFP as well as in their implementation
• Active participation in projects and management of projects aimed at implementing the HEFP strategy and the strategic objectives of the Federal Council, as well as support for monitoring their implementation
• Design, planning and coordination work in the areas of strategy, management, organization and development of the higher education institution
• Management of the executive staff on a professional and personnel level
• Pursuit of the evolution of the higher education development field and support in intersectoral themes
• Organization and maintenance of collaboration with members of the higher education management and within the extended management (HR, legal service, Communication, Organization and quality, International relations)
• Content-related preparation and follow-up of meetings and retreats of the higher education management as well as management of affairs between the higher education management and the HEFP Council
• Planning and organization of internal events (e.g. management retreats) and support for strategically relevant internal formats
• Member of the higher education management with an advisory voice

Your profile

• Higher education degree, preferably in social sciences or humanities
• In-depth knowledge of the education landscape, in particular vocational education and training and higher education institutions, as well as a high affinity for issues related to education and higher education
• Several years of professional experience in a conceptual, coordination or project management role, preferably in the field of education, higher education or in the public sector
• Good understanding of institutional and political issues as well as a reliable and diplomatic approach in relations with different stakeholders
• Strong willingness to learn and develop, initiative, capacity for innovation and analytical skills, as well as the ability to quickly grasp complex themes, structure them and present them in a manner adapted to the target audience
• Sense of organization and coordination as well as reliability in implementation
• Very good language skills in German or French as well as good knowledge of the other language; knowledge of Italian and/or English is desired

We offer

If you are willing to take on these challenges, wish to contribute actively and constructively to development processes and assume responsibilities, we look forward to receiving your application.

We offer a diverse and interesting activity within an experienced team and in a rapidly evolving environment.

As a higher education institution, we are particularly committed to diversity and equal opportunity, participation and sustainability. This commitment is reflected in the working conditions and social benefits of the HEFP.