Secretary General – Una Europa

About Una Europa

Una Europa is a unique and ambitious alliance of eleven leading European research universities, formally established as a non-profit association under Belgian law. Together, we educate over 500,000 students and employ nearly 100,000 staff, with millions of digital learners worldwide. Our mission is to create a truly European inter-university environment – a University of the Future – by addressing global and societal challenges through research, teaching, and outreach.

Our achievements include joint bachelor and PhD programs, MOOCs, microcredentials, academic hubs, and collaborative projects funded by the European Commission (e.g., 1Europe, Una.Resin, Una.Futura). In 2025, the first cohort of the Una Europa Joint Bachelor in European Studies graduated, marking a major milestone in our journey.

Role Overview

Entering the next phase of development, Una Europa is seeking a proactive and experienced Secretary General (SG) to lead the central office in Brussels and drive the long-term mission of the alliance with creativity and strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Operations and Support Governance

• Oversee daily management of the Una Europa office, including staff leadership, strategic communication, budgeting, and financial oversight.
• Prepare and facilitate meetings of the Board of Directors, General Assembly, and External Advisory Board, ensuring effective communication and implementation of strategic decisions.

Drive Strategic Implementation

Represent the Alliance

Influence Policy

Profile and Qualifications

We seek a leader with :

Skills and Competencies

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of European higher education and research collaboration at the highest level.

Location : Brussels, Belgium

Contract : Full-time, senior leadership position

Start Date : Q1–Q2 2026

How to Apply

Una Europa is assisted by KU Leuven’s HR department, with Lieve Mommaerts acting as Selection Advisor.

Candidates who wish to apply for the position should submit :

Deadline for applications : 31 January 2026

Procedure :

Suitable candidates will be selected by an appointed Selection Committee comprising representatives from the Leadership of Una Europa.

We anticipate interviewing selected candidates (in person) during February 2026, with final interviews expected to take place in February or March 2026.