Senior Manager European Initiatives

In this role, you will coordinate and shape UZH's partnership and network activities with European partner universities. This includes our main European networks Una Europa and LERU, but also our bilateral partnerships, working closely with colleagues across UZH, our university leadership and European partners. Your key responsibilities include: Coordinate UZH's engagement in Una Europa, ensuring alignment with university priorities and acting as the central point of contact for the alliance. Manage relationships with key stakeholders across UZH, Una Europa partner universities, the Una Europa Secretariat, Movetia and other relevant partners. Brief and support university leadership involved in Una Europa governance, represent UZH in relevant meetings, and implement or coordinate the follow-up of decisions. Oversee the implementation of Una Europa projects at UZH, including project coordination, budget management, controlling and reporting. Line Management of the Senior Project Lead for the main Una Europa Erasmus+ Project. Represent UZH in the LERU Senior Officers Network (SON) together with the Head of Global Affairs, coordinating internal activities, consultation processes and information exchanges. Monitor relevant European higher education and research policy developments, where relevant, and share relevant insights within UZH and Global Affairs. Manage relationships with priority European partner universities. Plan and coordinate strategic partnership visits, governance meetings and events, including briefing materials, budget oversight and quality assurance. Coordinate partnership requests and ensure effective information management and communication around European partnership activities. Contribute to the implementation of UZH's Global Strategy 2030 within the European partnerships portfolio.

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education.

• several years of professional experience in international relations, partnership development, programme management or a comparable role within higher education or a related international environment with a strong focus on Europe.

• a strong understanding of the European higher education and research landscape and a genuine interest in current developments and policy discussions across Europe.

• excellent project management and coordination skills and confidence in representing institutional interests in national and international settings.

• excellent English language skills, additional European languages are considered an asset.