Strategic Advisor to the Vice-Rector

Université du Luxembourg; Konz; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious international research university in Germany is seeking a Strategic Advisor to support the Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs. The role involves providing strategic advice, managing stakeholder relationships, and contributing to academic excellence and student involvement. Required qualifications include a Master's degree, strong project management skills, and proficiency in multiple languages. The position offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment focused on academic innovation.

Leistungen

Multilingual and international work environment

Modern and dynamic institution

Close ties to business and industry

Qualifikationen

• In-depth knowledge of higher education sector and academic affairs.
• Strong ability to present complex data effectively.
• Integrity, excellent judgment, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in French and English; German and Luxembourgish are assets.
• Open-minded and proactive with a welcoming attitude.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic advice on teaching and learning initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between the Vice-Rector and various stakeholders.
• Prepare procedures and decision proposals for the Vice-Rector.
• Manage production of reports on academic and student affairs.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Data analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Office software proficiency

Multicultural environment adaptability

Ausbildung

Master's degree

PhD in education or management

Tools

Modern office software

Jobbeschreibung

About us

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

Your role

Reporting directly to the Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs (VRAE), the Strateigic Advisor provides independent and proactive support on strategic and operational matters. Working closely with the Vice-Rector and collaborating extensively with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders, the Advisor will develop and implement strategies and initiatives to advance the University's agenda of academic and student affairs.

As a key member of the Vice-Rector's team, the Advisor contributes to enhancing innovation in teaching and learning, fostering academic and operational excellence, and championing student involvement and participation.

• Provide strategic advice and international benchmarking on initiatives, procedures, and processes related to teaching and learning, educational innovation, and student involvement
• Act as the primary liaison and trusted interlocutor between the Vice-Rector and various reporting entities (i.e., Student Department, Education Quality Office, University of Luxembourg Competence Centre, Language Centre, Cultural Affairs, Institute for Innovative Teaching and Learning), as well as the Student Delegation, Student Associations, Study Programme Representatives, Faculties, Interdisciplinary Centres, and other internal stakeholders
• Offer strategic counsel to the Vice-Rector proactively and upon request, and prepare related procedures, processes, and decision proposals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other rectorate teams, advisors, deans, vice-deans, and external stakeholders to collaboratively advance the strategic and operational excellence in academic and student affairs
• Establish, coordinate, and contribute to committees and working groups focused on academic and student affairs within and beyond the University
• Manage and contribute to the production of periodic and ad hoc reports, presentations, and publications on strategic issues within the scope of academic nd student affairs

Your profile

• A Master's degree or equivalent is mandatory; a PhD, particularly in education, management, or related disciplines, is strongly advantageous
• In-depth knowledge of the higher education sector, specifically in academic affairs (e.g., teaching and learning, programme management and development, pedagogical innovation, etc.) and student affairs
• Proven track record in project management and concept writing
• Strong ability to conceptualise, analyse, utilise, and effectively present complex data
• Demonstrated integrity, excellent judgment, diplomacy, and superior oral and written communication skills, enabling sensitive issues to be managed with respect and confidentiality
• Team-oriented, comfortable operating in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Proficiency in modern office software, spreadsheets, and collaborative platforms
• Excellent command of French and English; proficiency in German and / or Luxembourgish is an asset
• Open-minded, proactive, capable of multitasking, and able to work autonomously
• A welcoming and service-oriented attitude

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include :

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information :

• Contract Type : Permanent
• Work Hours : Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location : Belval Campus
• Internal Title : Strategic advisor
• Job Reference : UOL07705