Project Manager (80%)
OpenUni Suisse is an accredited university institute in accordance with the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA), known to be a fast-growing and innovative multilingual institution. For over 30 years, it has been offering distance learning courses compatible with a professional life, bachelor’s and master’s degree courses and a range of continuing education and training programs in the fields of law, business and economics, history, artificial intelligence, mathematics and psychology. The bachelor’s and master’s degree courses are recognised in Switzerland and internationally.
OpenUni Suisse integrates the highest quality standards in scientific research and university teaching. With more than 2,300 students, it is Switzerland’s leading provider of university distance learning. Over 350 of its approximately 400 staff members are involved in teaching and research.
To strengthen our dynamic Department of Continuing Education, we are looking for an experienced and committed colleague as
Project Manager (80%)
Place of work: Brig (part-time home-office negotiable)
Start date: 1.8.2024, currently temporary until 31.1.2024; but the position is very likely to become permanent.
In order to offer our alumni and graduates from other institutions ever more attractive opportunities to face new challenges and meet the needs of our constantly changing society, we develop cutting-edge continuing education programs in French, German and English. Whether specific or interdisciplinary, our courses are available in short formats or as certified continuing education programs (Certificates of Advanced Studies). We aim at offering swiftly targeted answers to new (and old) questions that can be effectively implemented in a professional environment.
Your tasks
- Developing our portfolio of continuing education courses in our areas of expertise (psychology, economics, law, mathematics and computer science, history) together with our faculties, researchers, senior management and other services, and prepare for their implementation.
- Carrying out market surveys and identifying opportunities for innovative and competitive continuing education programs.
- Developing and maintaining all relevant documentation required for project management and for reporting to the Department of Continuing Education as well as to senior management.
- Drawing up budgets and forecasts.
- Keeping an active watch on the continuing education market in Switzerland and internationally.
- Contributing to the development of the Department of Continuing Education and its reputation, as well as representing the institution in national and international networks (e.g., seminars, colloquia, etc.).
Your profile
- Master's degree (university, HES) or equivalent academic title; doctorate is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, combined with marketing and communication acumen.
- Proven professional experience in the higher education sector.
- Customer service orientation, excellent social and interpersonal competences, and good negotiation skills.
- Team oriented and collegial mindset.
- Organized, analytical, curious and creative profile, able to work autonomously in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Mother tongue German or French with excellent knowledge of the other language, very good knowledge of spoken and written English.
We offer
- Exciting challenges in a fast-growing university institute
- Active participation in the further development of OpenUni Suisse
- Modern and flexible working environment in which we support your professional development.
- Attractive employment conditions
We look forward to receiving your complete application by e-mail no later than 30 June 2024 to Human Resources at jobs@openuni.ch.
For further information, please contact Dr Fabienne Marchand, Head of the Department of Continuing Education: fabienne.marchand@openuni.ch.
