Adjoint·e au Directeur du Domaine Développement et Constructions (VPO-DC) — EPFL

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Mission

In this dynamic and constantly evolving context, the Domaine Développement et Constructions is seeking an assistant to the Director of the Domaine (VPO-DC).

Your Mission

The Domaine Développement et Constructions (VPO-DC) brings together several strategic services of EPFL, including constructions, associated campuses, catering and shops, external facilities and mobility, as well as the coordination of professional travel.

As an Adjunct to the Director, you support the Director in coordinating the activities of the Domain, conducting strategic projects, monitoring cross-cutting issues and representing the Domain with various internal bodies and partners.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Responsibilities are defined in close collaboration with the Director and will evolve according to the priorities of the Area and the needs of the institution.

MAIN TACHES

• Participation in the preparation of management files (writing, editing, coordination).
• Monitoring and coordination of actions related to masterplans of outdoor spaces, pendulum mobility, climate strategy.
• Strategic conduct of the professional travel component and oversight of its coordination.
• Coordination / monitoring of the interface with Sustainability.
• Monitoring of operational aspects of restoration.
• Participation in CAs coordination sessions, anticipation, preparation and follow-up of files.
• Assistance in the preparation of strategic files.
• Participation in day-to-day operations (e.g. planning, budgets, document writing, risk management, etc.)
• Taking charge of the construction, renovation and minimum standards of the CEPF.
• Preparation and monitoring of agreements with EPFL institutional partners.
• Resumption / progressive follow-up of strategic files.
• Implementation and follow-up of a communication plan for the Area, in collaboration with the secretariat.
• Participation in internal or external meetings on delegation.

Profile

• University training or HES master level, covering one or more sectors of activity in the field.
• Additional training(s) in project management.

Personal skills

• Confirmed professional experience in academic, team and autonomous settings in one or more areas of VPO-DC activity.
• Meaning of adherence to standards and procedures, as well as institutional guidelines and objectives.
• Meaning of public service and partnership, ability to find solutions with often many stakeholders.
• A spirit of openness, flexibility, ability to step back and a strong sense of commitment to the common good.
• Experience in conducting projects in the public domain (experience of Project Leader.fe).
• Excellent mastery of French, both oral and written, as well as good knowledge of English in a professional context.
• Social and communication skills (internal and external).
• Excellent organizational, objective data collection, analysis, synthesis and decision support capabilities.

We offer

• A position of responsibility in collaboration with the Director.
• A variety of topics addressed.
• The ability to develop according to the requirements of the function.
• A dynamic and multidisciplinary working environment in an internationally renowned school.
• Attractive working conditions.

Information

In order to better understand your approach and strategic vision, we would like to thank you for attaching to your application a note outlining your vision for the position, as well as the priorities and objectives you would consider over the next 1, 3 and 5 years. Applications that do not include this document will not be considered.

Start date: as soon as possible

Occupancy rate: 90-100%

Type of contract : CD