JOB OPENING
50 % – available November 1st, 2024
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION DEPUTY ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
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YOUR ROLE IN A NUTSHELL
BSL seeks a proac-ve and resourceful Deputy Academic Director for Execu-ve Educa-on (MBA, EMBA,
CAS, DAS) with an upbeat, engaging personality and entrepreneurial mindset.
The ̈Deputy Academic Director for Execu-ve Educa-on is primarily responsible for managing and
developing the Execu-ve Educa-on programs at BSL.
The general obliga-ons deriving from this role are to:
● Monitor and design the content of the Execu-ve Educa-on curricula with the Academic
Direc-on
● Work with the marke-ng manager and the head of admissions to constantly improve the
customer journey of BSL’s future students
● Select and hire professors teaching in Execu-ve Educa-on programs with the Academic
Direc-on
● Plan and communicate the course calendars of the Execu-ve Educa-on programs
● Support students of the Execu-ve Educa-on programs throughout their studies
● Control quality and take correc-ve measures in the applica-on of the various standards of
accredita-on (ACBSP, ISO, ATHEA)
● Work on the future Accredita-ons porQolio BSL is developing
● Engage with Alumni of the Execu-ve Educa-on programs to enforce the reputa-on of BSL’s
brand
● Take part in the weekly Academic Direc-ons commiRee, and execute the decisions taken that
materialize for example in: communica-on to Students ; communica-on to Faculty,
development or update of documents, handbooks, guidelines; organiza-on of the General
Academic CommiRee with the Faculty or; development of Faculty training sessions.
This posi-on aims to develop BSL’s Execu-ve Educa-on programs in Switzerland and abroad. In this
capacity, the Deputy Academic Director for Execu-ve Educa-on works closely and in coordina-on with
all business units of the School.
The Deputy Academic Director for Execu-ve Educa-on can also be asked to assist the Ac-ng Dean or
the Chief Academic Officer with special projects, such as accredita-on and development of B2B offers.
The Deputy Academic Director is under the responsibility of the Chief Academic Officer.
CondiJons
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Working hours: 21.25 at 50% (Reference 100%: 42.5 hours per week)
Profile of the Candidate
Educa(onal and Professional Profile:
PhD in Business Administra-on or a related subject (Marke-ng, Finance, HR,
Entrepreneurship, Business Law, to name a few)
A track record in scien-fic publishing is a plus
Na-ve English speaker or perfect wriRen and oral English (C2 level)
French (B1) or other European languages are a plus
2+ years of experience in a similar role
Previous experience in the educa-on industry is a plus
Previous experience as business unit manager
Project management experience
Experience coaching and/or mentoring team members
Personal Profile:
● Client Rela-onship Management Mindset
● Personal and professional skills:
o Accountability versus “not my job aetude “
o Being able to manage mul-ple tasks with compe-ng deadlines.
o Responds to rou-ne & non-rou-ne inquiries regarding campus opera-ons, policies
and procedures.
● Excellent project management skills, strong aRen-on to detail, ability to navigate between
demanding -meframes and priori-es.
● Excellent wri-ng and composi-on skills.
● Strong analy-cal/problem-solving skills using sound judgment and reflec-on.
● Provides high quality customer service orienta-on.
● Strong communica-on and interpersonal skills to communicate effec-vely throughout all
levels of staff; both verbally and in wri-ng, with excellent edi-ng and proofreading ability.
● Strong ability to work as a leader and as a team member.
● Advising and counseling skills.
● Ability to use high-level discre-on and maintain a high level of confiden-ality.
● Diplomacy, professional appearance and demeanor.
● Sense of ini-a-ve and autonomy
● Proac-ve approach to problem solving
● Timely achiever- being able to quickly finish a started task and to ensure its comple-on in a
mely manner
Key IT Competencies:
Google workspace expert
Zoom
Learning Management System (LMS) experience is a plus
Microsok Office tools mastery
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PosiJon Details
Responsibili-es
Marke-ng process
Update regularly content of EE pages on the website
Create and provide EE content or ideas for social media (Blog, LinkedIn, Instagram, FB)
Collaborate to the crea-on of the relevant marke-ng material, including wri-ng texts,
reviewing brochures
Elaborate external and internal communica-on for and on EE programs
Admission and recruitment process
Interview future students
Make decision regarding scholarships
Par-cipate in school visit (if the admissions team is not available)
Teaching process
Select and recruit professors in line with accredita-on requirements
Set up -metables and calendars, including assessment -metables and calendars, in
coordina-on with the Faculty
Coordina-on of capstone and internship in collabora-on with the Career Center
Manage -metables, grades, transcripts and syllabi in the LMS
Supervise the acquisi-on of teaching material
Solve all problems related to the management of the EE programmes
Advise and follow-up on all budget ques-ons related to EE
Lead the reflexion regarding the evolu-on of the EE curricula and align with Chief
Academic Officer (yearly process)
Mission
Favor the studies of the students, make decision for credit transfer, disciplinary process,
appeals on grades, etc.
Help fair-play decision making regarding Faculty and students
Member of the Academic CommiRee
Liaise with the Students Council, if necessary
Work-from-home policy:
BSL employees enjoy working from home one day a week for a full--me posi-on. Presence on campus
for the Execu-ve Educa-on Deputy Academic Director posi-on is mandatory on Thursdays and Fridays
when MBA/EMBA modules are ongoing. Work from home must be arranged up to a maximum of two
days per month of cumulated -me.
We request all applicants to send their documents electronically to dean@bsl-lausanne.ch, with the
subject line: "Execu-ve Educa-on Deputy Academic Director" with your documents (Mo-va-on LeRer,
CV, other deemed necessary) aRached in a .pdf format.
Candidates mee-ng the requirements for this posi-on will be contacted directly via email or phone to
set up preliminary interviews.
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Thank you for your interest in Business School Lausanne, and we wish all candidates Good Luck!
We are looking forward to working with you!
Established in 1987, Business School Lausanne (BSL) is a private business school located in western
Switzerland and is part of the Lemania Group of Swiss Private Schools. BSL was the first European
business school to receive ACBSP cer-fica-on in 1996. Today, BSL's ACBSP-accredited degree programs
include BBA, Master, MBA, Execu-ve MBA, and DBA programs. At BSL, students of sixty na-onali-es
and diverse backgrounds join our experienced and prac-ce-oriented faculty.
BSL ranked #2 for its Master of Interna-onal Business and #4 for its MBA in the QS Global Business
Masters and MBA Rankings 2019. BSL's DBA program also ranked #2 in the Global DBA Euro Rankings
in 2022 and was shortlisted by CEO Magazine as part of their premie programs. BSL is a member of
EFMD, a champion of the Principles of Responsible Management Educa-on (U.N. backed PRME), and
a member of the esteemed AACSB Business Educa-on Alliance.
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