Learn more about the following available positions:
Academic year: 2023-2024
Number of courses to teach: 3 courses
Start date: Aug. 21, 2023 to May 17, 2024
Position Overview
The Psychology and Professional Counseling department is hiring an adjunct professor (part-time fixed duration contract, renewable) with a strong clinical background to teach graduate level courses, in our Master in Professional Counseling program.
The course “assessment” examines various methods for assessing the functioning of individuals, couples, groups and families and the use of assessment tools in diagnosis and treatment. The course “internship” provides guidance and support to students actively involved in their practicum.
Successful applicants will have the responsibility of building the course from a pre-existing matrix and delivering the content to a class of master’s students. The applicants should also be able to give students insight on how to integrate theory and practice. Small group experiential work and integration of theory and practice are crucial components of this course.
Moreover, the professor will need to have a strong interest in student success and a commitment to quality teaching, and will also have an interest in working with students from diverse backgrounds with a commitment to inclusiveness.
Skills and Experience Required
- Terminal degree in Psychotherapy, Psychology Counseling or Clinical Psychology (or master’s level training with 10 years clinical experience).
- At least five years of clinical experience.
- Fluent in English.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit their application, including cover letter, resume and transcripts to geneva.hr@webster.ch.
Start Date: June 2024
Workload: Full-time
Position Overview
The Academic Advisor has extensive knowledge of Webster Geneva academic degrees and programs and aims to assist student advisees in developing their career and educational goals. Through regular face-to-face meetings and ongoing communication with students, the Advisor creates a personalized educational experience and empowers students to explore and achieve their personal, academic and professional goals. Specifically, the Advisor discusses course options and degree requirements with student advisees and guides students in the course selection and registration process to ensure progress toward graduation. The Advisor seeks to ensure academic quality in students’ work, overall student success and student retention.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Initiate contact with student advisees and assist them in establishing a course plan based on their program of study.
- Continue to meet with advisees prior to every term until graduation to discuss course registration and check adherence to degree requirements; make adjustments as necessary based on any changes in degree program.
- Help students articulate and pursue their personal and professional objectives.
- Promote a culture of academic excellence and commitment to academic achievement.
- Acquire knowledge across all disciplines to provide students with accurate information about academic programs and degree requirements.
- Ensure updated student data for Registrar and program heads.
- Review incoming data to help create more responsive processes and data-driven decision making.
- Understand, implement and communicate undergraduate academic and programmatic policies and procedures.
- Assist students in overcoming educational concerns and highlight educational opportunities.
- Review transfer credits; monitor student progress toward degree and provide relevant support.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Experience in student and administrative support.
- Knowledge of different higher education systems (U.S., Swiss, European) and current trends in higher education.
- Caring toward and accessible to students, a genuine concern for student success.
- Proactive problem-solver, a self-directed go-getter; mindful of procedures and protocols.
- Open-minded, flexible, a team player and respectful of others.
- Accurate and discrete use of all students’ personal information.
- Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Application
Please send all application materials (curriculum vitae, a cover letter and contact information for personal references) to the Human Resources Director at geneva.hr@webster.ch. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Start Date: July 2024
Workload: Full-time
Position Overview
The Career Services Coordinator prepares students for and supports students in their transition into the job market, either for a position of permanent employment or for placement in an internship. The Coordinator encourages the development of students’ ability to undertake the steps necessary to seek and apply for professional employment. Well-connected with the local community, the Career Services Coordinator also focuses on creating new partnerships and maintaining ongoing relationships with local employers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic recommendations and develop action plans for expanding Career Services partnerships/services.
- Manage professional networks to enhance internship and work opportunities for students.
- Conduct market/benchmark research; set and monitor KPIs.
- Develop and produce all printed and digital promotional and communications materials.
- Provide professional coaching to all students, including graduate, undergraduate and recently graduated alumni (up to six months post-graduation).
- Deliver internal communications content; manage website and external relationships with local employers.
- Conceptualize and implement four career-related events per year, including career fairs, mixers, speed interviews, conferences, etc.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree, preferably in Business Management.
- Ten years’ experience in the recruitment industry.
- Knowledge of different higher education systems (U.S., Swiss, European) and current trends in higher education.
- Experience in administrative support and project management.
- Ability to drive both online and face-to-face communication initiatives.
- Demonstrated success in both placement and outplacement services.
- Accurate and discrete use of all students’ personal information.
- Proactive problem-solver, a self-directed go-getter; mindful of procedures and protocols.
- Open-minded, flexible, a team player and respectful of others.
- Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in English and French.
Application
Please send all application materials (curriculum vitae, a cover letter and contact information for personal references) to the Human Resources Director at geneva.hr@webster.ch. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Start Date: June 2024
Workload: Full-time
Position Overview
The Events Coordinator/Student Services Officer plans, manages and oversees the execution of Webster-sponsored events on campus, as well as supports the Student Services Manager to whom she or he reports. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in the preparation and management of events and activities, including the coordination of efforts among all partners (internal and external). She or he will assess the success of events and activities and analyze any gaps between predicted outcomes and actual outcomes. She or he will also innovate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, reach out to new partners. She or he will interact closely with students, the local community and any partnering entities or organizations, maintaining ultimate responsibility for the success of Webster-sponsored events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee planning, logistics (including invitations, digital marketing and outreach), and coordination of Webster- sponsored events.
- Ensure and promote adherence to all relevant protocols and processes and improve upon them, as necessary, to meet the needs and constraints of internal clients and institutional objectives.
- Work closely with academic, admissions, career services, alumni, facilities and marketing departments to ensure a comprehensive approach and the highest possible level of success for each event.
- Maintain efficient and reliable relationships with faculty, staff and students, responding directly and effectively to the needs and expectations of all parties.
- Review activity and performance monthly.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Management.
- Five years’ experience in the hospitality, event planning or media industry.
- Demonstrated excellence in event planning and/or activities organization.
- Experience in driving project management, including online and face-to-face communication initiatives.
- Accurate and discrete use of all students’ personal information.
- Proactive problem-solver, a self-directed go-getter; mindful of procedures and protocols.
- Open-minded, flexible, a team player and respectful of others.
- Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in English and French.
Application
Please send all application materials (curriculum vitae, a cover letter and contact information for personal references) to the Human Resources Director at geneva.hr@webster.ch. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Start Date: March 1, 2025 (or sooner, if possible)
Working Hours: Full-time; significant international travel during peak seasons (late hours and weekends
required)
Position Overview
The Senior Admissions Representative is a leading member of the admissions team, providing expertise, creativity and dynamism to attract and support applicants to enroll into Webster’s quality degree programs and co-curricular learning opportunities. Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Marketing, the position will drive initiatives that focus on sourcing and engaging with prospective students, meeting the target of enrollment. The individual will design, execute and oversee annual strategic recruitment plans that bring qualified students to enroll from across an international portfolio of markets, high schools and feeder universities, and work to maximize support from partners and/or third party educational services. The position will be responsible for the proper implementation of processes by the team and in charge of their appraisal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for building and managing necessary recruitment activities (including developing a network of agents) that meet target enrollments, hence managing the admissions’ team
- Promote the University’s programs, serve as a champion for the American education model and our values
- Direct recruitment of students in Europe and beyond, hosting and interviewing applicants on campus; assessing applications and supporting the enrollment process
- Experience working with recruitment agencies would be beneficial
- Interact with all stakeholders in the admission process, external and internal, from secondary school counselors and parents to third-party education consultants and our own faculty and staff
- Oversee the prospect and application pipelines for an assigned population, which may include a mix of bachelor, university transfer and master students from an assigned region or territory
- Oversee regular reporting on key performance metrics and conversion rates of different stages in the admissions funnel for undergraduate applicants
- Conduct analysis for data-driven decision-making and lead initiatives for intervening in critical phases of the admissions pipeline and candidate decision process, as needed
Qualifications
o Master degree or equivalent
o 10 years of overall full-time experience, in admissions and team management
o International experience, demonstrated capacity and passion for working across diverse cultures
o Knowledge of the American higher education system and international education markets
o Computer skills – Word, Excel, Powerpoint and CRM systems; familiarity in using social channels
o English impeccable oral/written; proficiency in French preferred
o Experience travelling for recruitment trips and events
o Optimistic and positive mindset, capable for multitasking and managing under tight deadlines
o Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
o Flexibility for varied work schedule, including intense seasonal travels, evenings and weekends
Application
Please send your application (curriculum vitae, a cover letter, work certificates and diplomas, three contact details for references) to the Human Resources Director - HR Department at michelpollak74@webster.edu. The deadline for submitting applications is Feb. 15, 2025.