MBA Career Skills Lead & Counsellor
Lausanne, CH
About IMD
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has been pioneering leadership development for nearly 80 years. Founded by business for business, we are an independent university institute with Swiss roots and global reach. Operating from Lausanne with strategic hubs in Singapore, Shenzhen, and Cape Town, IMD works with 19,000+ executives from 120+ countries annually. Our 145,000+ alumni form a powerful global network. Consistently ranked among the world's top business schools, IMD bridges cutting-edge research with real-world application to help leaders solve problems, scale solutions, and drive impact. Real Learning for Real Impact.
To reinforce our team, we are looking for a
MBA Career Skills & Counsellor
Job’s mission
We are seeking an experienced and passionate MBA Career Skills Lead & Counsellor to play a pivotal role in shaping the career success of our MBA students. This role leads the design and co-delivery of a high-impact MBA career skills curriculum and provides expert career coaching to support students in exploring, refining, and achieving their post-MBA career goals.
Working closely with the Head of MBA Careers and colleagues across the institution, you will empower students to build self-awareness, expand their career horizons, and develop the practical skills required to compete for and succeed in MBA-level roles across consulting, finance, strategy, product management, operations, and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
MBA Career Skills Design & Delivery
• Identify and interpret the evolving skills required to secure MBA-level roles across multiple industries and functions.
• Design, enhance, and co-deliver a cohesive curriculum of career skills workshops, covering:
o Career marketability (e.g. self-awareness, personal branding, CVs, cover letters, value propositions, pitching, networking, interviewing)
o Functional career readiness (e.g. consulting case interviews, financial modelling, sales, operations)
• Collaborate with alumni and external providers to deliver specialist content, managing relationships, quality, and budget.
• Identify, manage, and optimise digital and in-person career skills resources and platforms.
• Track student participation and evaluate the effectiveness of the career skills curriculum.
MBA Career Counselling & Student Engagement
• Provide individual and group career counselling to MBA students throughout the programme.
• Inspire and support students to explore a broad range of career options and make informed career decisions.
• Manage the MBA mentoring programme in partnership with MBA and wider alumni.
• Build strong relationships with Student Career Representatives to support cohort communication and engagement.
• Monitor and track career readiness across the MBA cohort over the academic year.
• Supervise and support MBA student-led thematic clubs.
Alumni Engagement
• Actively engage the alumni network to enhance career learning, mentoring, and networking opportunities for MBA students.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills
The successful candidate will bring corporate and/or higher-education professional experience, alongside a strong understanding of the skills and competencies required to secure MBA-level roles. They will have a proven track record of designing and delivering engaging, high-quality learning experiences and will likely hold a coaching certification or demonstrate equivalent experience in career counselling.
Personal Attributes
You will be self-motivated, proactive, and highly collaborative, with an authentic, empathetic, and inspiring interpersonal style. Comfortable working with a diverse and global student population, you will be culturally adaptable and bring a growth-oriented mindset, underpinned by a genuine passion for student development and career outcomes. Native-level fluency in English is required.
Available to work some evenings and week-ends.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the career journeys of high-potential MBA students in a truly international environment. You will work with motivated learners, engaged alumni, and committed colleagues, contributing directly to the long-term success and impact of our MBA community.
How to apply
If you have the above skills and would like to work in our stimulating environment, please send your complete application file (letter of motivation and resume in English, copies of your work certificates and diplomas).
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability (such as dyslexia, sight and/or hearing disabilities, etc) and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please specify it in your application.
A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required for this position.