Student Development Coordinator

Glion Institute of Higher Education; Montreux; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland seeks a Student Development Coordinator to plan and deliver summer programs, coordinate with faculty and partners, and guide student volunteers. You will run orientation, organize welcome events, support wellbeing initiatives, monitor engagement, and act as the department’s Quality Champion.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, first aid qualification, a valid driving license, fluency in English and French, and willingness to travel across

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in education, student development, counselling, or a related field is required.
• First aid qualification is required.
• Valid driving license is required.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Prior experience in student development, event management, or a similar role.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload.
• Ability to address student challenges proactively and effectively.
• Able to adjust to a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends where required.
• Willingness to travel across multiple campuses or external venues as needed.

Aufgaben

• Plan and deliver Glion Summer Programs, ensuring high-quality educational and engagement activities for participants
• Coordinate with faculty, industry partners and internal stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of student-focused programs and events
• Manage student volunteers and support teams involved in summer programs and campus activities
• Coordinate student orientation and induction programs, ensuring a smooth onboarding and integration experience for new students
• Organize welcome events, community-building activities and communication initiatives for incoming students
• Support student wellbeing, sports and wellness initiatives in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Monitor and assess student engagement activities, ensure compliance with institutional standards and act as the departmental Quality Champion
• Support student governance initiatives, manage the Student Development Services inbox and contribute to student experience enhancement projects
• Supervise and develop interns, providing guidance, coaching and professional development opportunities

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

Fluent French

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Student Development Coordinator

Permanent contract / Glion, Switzerland

Glion Institute of Higher Education, a Sommet Education Group brand, is a private Swiss institution shaping the future of hospitality and luxury management education across 3 campuses in Glion and Bulle (Switzerland) and London (UK).

3rd in Hospitality and Leisure Management, 3rd in employer reputation in the 2026 QS World University Ranking.

Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute.

Development, Distinctiveness, Joint Commitment, Openness and Sense of Service are the values driving our actions. We offer an innovative, collaborative and thriving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver Glion Summer Programs, ensuring high-quality educational and engagement activities for participants
• Coordinate with faculty, industry partners and internal stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of student-focused programs and events
• Manage student volunteers and support teams involved in summer programs and campus activities
• Coordinate student orientation and induction programs, ensuring a smooth onboarding and integration experience for new students
• Organize welcome events, community-building activities and communication initiatives for incoming students
• Support student wellbeing, sports and wellness initiatives in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Monitor and assess student engagement activities, ensure compliance with institutional standards and act as the departmental Quality Champion
• Support student governance initiatives, manage the Student Development Services inbox and contribute to student experience enhancement projects
• Supervise and develop interns, providing guidance, coaching and professional development opportunities

Profile and experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in education, student development, counselling, or a related field is required
• First aid qualified
• Valid driving license is required
• Fluent in English and French
• Prior experience in student development, event management, or a similar role
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of students
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload
• Ability to address student challenges proactively and effectively
• Able to adjust to a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends where required
• Willingness to travel across multiple campuses or external venues as needed

Other information:

• Location: GIHE Sàrl, Route de Glion 111, 1823 Glion (travels to our Bulle campus will be required)
• Type of contract: undefined period of time contract
• Activity rate: 100%
• Start date: 01.10.2026