Administrative Assistant (SY-AR-2026-167-LD) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Introduction
As an Administrative Assistant in the Accelerator Systems Department ( SY ), you will support the effective planning and administration of one of CERN's largest technical departments.
Working closely with the Departmental Planning Officer, Administration Officer and colleagues across CERN, you will coordinate key administrative and resource management activities. Functions
- Introduction
- As an Administrative Assistant in the Accelerator Systems Department ( SY ), you will support the effective planning and administration of one of CERN's largest technical departments.
- Higher administrative diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Administration or a related field. Experience:
Key requirements
- Higher administrative diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Administration or a related field. Experience:
Application process
- We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States .
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 31.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST . Employment Conditions
- Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years).
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Hybrid Job grade: 3-4 Job reference: SY-AR-2026-167-LD
- Field of work: Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)
- Benchmark Job Title: Process/Services Assistant Global Benefits
- A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Company and context
- Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.
- Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
- At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology.
- Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields.
- Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
- Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe.
- We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose.
- Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.
- If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive.
- Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe!
Additional details
- Working closely with the Departmental Planning Officer, Administration Officer and colleagues across CERN, you will coordinate key administrative and resource management activities.
- Higher administrative diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Administration or a related field.
- Experience supporting planning, budgeting or resource management activities. Technical competencies: Behavioural competencies:
- Communicating Effectively: providing others with timely information.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 31.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST . Employment Conditions
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Hybrid Job reference: SY-AR-2026-167-LD
- Benchmark Job Title: Process/Services Assistant
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Experience supporting planning, budgeting or resource management activities.
- Technical competencies:
- Secretarial work.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 31.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST .
- Employment Conditions
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
CERN lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Genève. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does CERN offer?
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