Academic Operations Lead – International Programs

Institute for International Business Law (IBL) - Fribourg University; Freiburg; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Institute for International Business Law (IBL) at the University of Fribourg is seeking an experienced Academic Operations Manager to oversee the smooth running of our postgraduate programs and student lifecycle. Based in Fribourg, you will join a small, international team and report to the Executive & Academic Director.

Your role covers program administration, student services, records, and IT systems support, with a focus on continual process improvement and AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifikationen

• Around five years of relevant experience in higher education or program management.
• Business degree from a Swiss or international university.
• Fluency in English and French; German is advantageous.
• Experience in international, multicultural environments.
• Excellent IT and systems skills; early adopter of AI.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills; intercultural competence.
• Ability to take ownership and work independently with limited supervision.
• Legal right to work in Switzerland.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate program administration, schedules, examinations, grades, and graduation processes.
• Support students, professors, and lecturers throughout the academic cycle.
• Maintain reliable academic records, documentation, statistics, and reporting.
• Support and improve IBL's IT systems, digital tools, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and automate processes, including AI usage.
• Take ownership of operational priorities and collaborate with the Executive & Academic Director and the wider IBL team.

Kenntnisse

Academic operations

Program management

IT skills

AI adoption

Leadership

Intercultural communication

Independent work

Work authorization

Ausbildung

Business degree

Tools

AI tools

Jobbeschreibung

The Institute for International Business Law (IBL) at the University of Fribourg is seeking an experienced Academic Operations Manager to oversee the smooth running of our postgraduate programs and student lifecycle. Based in Fribourg, you will join a small, international team and report to the Executive & Academic Director.

Your role covers program administration, student services, records, and IT systems support, with a focus on continual process improvement and AI-enabled workflows.