Teaching Administrative Assistant Apprenticeship (initially fixed-term, with prospect of permanent employment)

The Institute of Chemistry at the University of Zurich consists of over 20 research groups and includes approx. 300 employees and students who conduct intensive research and teaching in the areas of Life Sciences, energy research, and other chemical fields. To administratively support a well-coordinated and motivated team in the area of teaching, we are looking for you!

Teaching Administrative Assistant (initially fixed-term, with prospect of permanent employment)

Tasks

• Administration of assistants for teaching courses: supporting the Head of Practicals with the assignment of assistants, informing all parties involved, calculating hours worked, administration and maintenance of the corresponding lists for the teaching activities of the assistants
• Support for the Head of Practicals: supporting the Head of Practicals in the recruitment of tutors, administration and maintenance of the GPC email address, answering inquiries from assistants, administration and maintenance of databases
• Support for the Head of Teaching: semester planning, ECTS administration (grade entry etc.) and confirmations, room bookings in SAP-CM, internal and external room reservations, processing and sending of compensation for disadvantages, annual support for the teaching qualification interviews for all major and minor subjects
• E-Learning: OLAT support for the lecture modules of the IfC, supporting lecturers with the technical and organizational implementation and integration of digital learning and teaching offers in the OLAT LMS, ordering and processing of podcasts and video transmissions for lectures

Profile

• commercial training (Kauffrau/-mann EFZ, E-Profil)
• several years of professional experience as a commercial clerk (experience in a university environment is an advantage)
• knowledge of learning platforms and web interfaces is an advantage (OLAT LMS)
• knowledge of image editing, graphic design, and video editing is an advantage
• basic knowledge of HTML/PHP and MySQL databases is an advantage
• German as a native language and English fluent in spoken and written (Advanced Level)
• very good IT user skills
• quick comprehension and a very independent, efficient as well as reliable way of working
• high teamwork skills, service orientation, initiative, and flexibility

We offer

Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers. Learn more at:

Work location

Institut für Chemie

Information on application

Please submit your complete application documents (motivation letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas) as one PDF by 25 November 2026 at the latest.

Further information

Questions about the position

Prof. Dr. Sandra Luber
Director of Teaching

Working at the UZH

As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a variety of attractive positions in different subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the university offers an inspiring working environment in cutting-edge research and education. Use your talent and your skills with us. Learn more about the UZH as an employer!

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