Senior Advisor for Academic Strategy and Accreditation (Temporary Assignment) — Franklin University Switzerland
- Location
- Sorengo
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 14 days ago
Role overview
Franklin Switzerland Sorengo (Lugano), Switzerland Franklin Switzerland is seeking to fill a temporary, project-based appointment as Senior Advisor for Academic Strategy and Accreditation.
This is a time-limited assignment designed to support the institution during a defined period of academic planning, accreditation preparation, and curriculum alignment.
This role is structured as a specialized, fixed-term engagement focused on clearly defined institutional priorities.
- Franklin Switzerland Sorengo (Lugano), Switzerland Franklin Switzerland is seeking to fill a temporary, project-based appointment as Senior Advisor for Academic Strategy and Accreditation.
- This is a time-limited assignment designed to support the institution during a defined period of academic planning, accreditation preparation, and curriculum alignment.
- Terminal degree from an accredited institution.
- Substantial experience in academic leadership within higher education at the Dean level or higher.
Key requirements
- Terminal degree from an accredited institution.
- Substantial experience in academic leadership within higher education at the Dean level or higher.
- Demonstrated expertise in U.S. accreditation processes, institutional effectiveness, or academic strategy related to accreditation.
- Deep familiarity with the U.S. residential liberal arts educational model, including its pedagogical approaches, faculty roles, and student support expectations.
- Experience as a faculty member or academic leader within a liberal arts institution, including engagement with a residential learning community, is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with or willingness to develop a strong understanding of the Swiss and European higher education landscapes, including expectations related to research output, grant funding, and institutional quality assurance.
- Experience in international or cross-system higher education contexts is highly desirable.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a complex academic environment and to support institutional processes through advisory and facilitative engagement.
- About Franklin Switzerland Franklin Switzerland, founded in 1969, is one of the first institutions to bring liberal arts education to Europe and to be recognized by both U.S. and Swiss accreditation agencies.
- A leader in international education, Franklin provides an experiential and multinational learning environment through small classes, strong student and faculty relationships, a residential campus, and hands-on Academic Travel experiences.
- With roughly 300 students from more than 60 countries, set in the safe and striking landscape of Lugano, Franklin is distinctive: an intimate residential community, a uniquely dual U.S.–Swiss accreditation, and an Academic Travel program that turns the world into a classroom.
- Franklin promotes intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, strives for academic excellence, and fosters interdisciplinary opportunities for its students, faculty, and staff.
Application process
- Please note that, due to Swiss visa and work-permit regulations, applications from Swiss or EU nationals will be given priority in the evaluation process
Contacts
- For further information, please see Franklin’s website: https://www.fus.edu How to Apply For consideration by the search committee, candidates are asked to submit the following documents in PDF format at [email protected]: A current CV detailing relevant experience;
- A letter of interest that addresses the key areas of this job description and explains why Franklin Switzerland is a compelling next step; information for three references;
Company and context
- It does not constitute a standing academic office and is not part of the permanent organizational structure.
- Reporting to the President, the Senior Advisor will work closely with members of the President’s Cabinet, academic leadership, and faculty committees to provide expert guidance on a set of defined academic initiatives.
- The Advisor will contribute strategic insight, facilitate coordination across academic units, and support the development of key institutional deliverables, while operating in an advisory capacity without line management responsibility.
- The successful candidate will bring deep experience in academic leadership within the U.S. liberal arts context, together with real experience with U.S. accreditation processes and international higher education environments.
- Experience bridging U.S. and European academic systems is particularly valuable.
- Assignment Overview The Senior Advisor for Academic Strategy and Accreditation will support the institution through a defined set of academic priorities over a limited period of no more than one year.
- The assignment is structured around advisory, facilitative, and project-based contributions.
- The Advisor will not hold line authority over faculty or staff and will not serve as a formal member of the institution’s governance or administrative hierarchy.
- The Advisor will work in close coordination with the President and designated academic leaders, contributing expertise and guidance while supporting institutional processes led by existing internal roles.
- Core Areas of Work Accreditation and institutional effectiveness Provide expert guidance in the preparation of institutional self-study materials and accreditation documentation for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education Self-Study process that must be completed during the 2026/27 academic year.
Additional details
- Qualifications Terminal degree from an accredited institution.
- For further information, please see Franklin’s website: https://www.fus.edu How to Apply For consideration by the search committee, candidates are asked to submit the following documents in PDF format at [email protected]: A current CV detailing relevant experience;
- A letter of interest that addresses the key areas of this job description and explains why Franklin Switzerland is a compelling next step; Contact information for three references;
Notes and original content
- For further information, please see Franklin’s website: https://www.fus.edu How to Apply For consideration by the search committee, candidates are asked to submit the following documents in PDF format at [email protected]:
- A current CV detailing relevant experience;
- A letter of interest that addresses the key areas of this job description and explains why Franklin Switzerland is a compelling next step;
- Contact information for three references;
Questions about this listing
What salary does Franklin University Switzerland offer for this role?
Franklin University Switzerland lists CHF 68'000 - 103'000 gross per year for this position in Sorengo. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Franklin University Switzerland offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Franklin University Switzerland during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status. Note: this listing allows remote work — teleworking above 25 % of your time can shift your social-security base to Italy, so confirm the agreed remote share with HR before signing.
How do I apply for this position at Franklin University Switzerland?
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