The SIM directorship and its management unit are responsible for the SIM’s strategic development, design, and operational execution. This involves a very good collaboration of highly motivated professionals who are committed to advancing the SIM vision and program on a continuous basis and securing its superior positioning in the international education markets. Hence, the job is challenging and requires both a learning and an achievement attitude.The suitable candidate will be a core staff member and offered an exciting opportunity in a multi-cultural and dynamic work environment, with a set of distinct responsibilities based on personal strengths. They will be working in collaboration with the management unit to enable students to become responsible leaders and address needs of business and society while ensuring the program’s performance in the highly competitive world of business education. The key focus of this position lies in the areas of Program Administration, Learning Experience and selected Core Projects.
Your Tasks
The SIM directorship and its management unit are responsible for the SIM’s strategic development, design, and operational execution. This involves a very good collaboration of highly motivated professionals who are committed to advancing the SIM vision and program on a continuous basis and securing its superior positioning in the international education markets. Hence, the job is challenging and requires both a learning and an achievement attitude.
The suitable candidate will be a core staff member and offered an exciting opportunity in a multi-cultural and dynamic work environment, with a set of distinct responsibilities based on personal strengths. They will be working in collaboration with the management unit to enable students to become responsible leaders and address needs of business and society while ensuring the program’s performance in the highly competitive world of business education. The key focus of this position lies in the areas of Program Administration, Learning Experience and selected Core Projects.
The job holder schedules, manages and develops the program’s academic courses, conducts evaluations, administers assurance of learning; manages quality assurance, manages an assigned operations budget; delivers, together with staff colleagues, a world-class and seamless international learning experience for students, and is in charge of selected core projects e.g. at the interface between academia and practice.
Your Profile
- Dedication to excellence and to upholding the core values and vision of SIM-HSG
- Min. 3 years of Operations and/or Project Management experience in the higher education sector
- Strong service-orientation and ability to foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders: students, academia, corporate partners, etc.
- Experience in a diverse and international environment
- Demonstrated track record of drive, precise working style, and results-orientation under tight deadlines
- Knowledge of new educational developments and trends
- You bring analytical as well as conceptional skills, you have an innovative mindset
- Superb time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated track record of collaboration in a team and within professional networks
- Excellent command of English; working knowledge of German/other languages desirable
- High discretion and motivation to safeguard the interest of a globally leading programm
The Master of Art in Strategy and International Management (SIM-HSG) is determined to build up tomorrow’s responsible business leaders. Its rigorous curriculum combines essential management knowledge, outstanding practical skills, and a large focus on purpose and personal development. The SIM is the international flagship programme at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland; it is globally recognized and top-ranked.
At SIM-HSG you work in an encouraging, multicultural work environment, as part of a dynamic group of professionals, where you can demonstrate your ability to achieve results both independently and in project teams on the basis of guiding principles and towards a compelling vision. Remuneration reflects HSG salary guidelines.
Applications will continue to be reviewed until the right candidate is found. Interested applicants provide a motivational letter, full CV, and the contact details of three persons who can be contacted for references. For all inquiries please turn to the SIM-HSG Managing Director Prof. Dr. Omid Aschari.