Office Manager at the Institute for Building Materials — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Office Manager at the Institute for Building Materials
60%-80%, Zurich, permanent print Drucken
The Chair for Physical Chemistry of Building Materials is part of the Institute for Building Materials within the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich.
- Office Manager at the Institute for Building Materials
- 60%-80%, Zurich, permanent print Drucken
- include discounts on public transport passes and car sharing, a broad range of sports activities offered by the ASVZ (Zurich Sports Association) , childcare, etc. attractive pension benefits through the PUBLICA pension fund
- Training opportunities for ETH member of staff chevron_right
What the company offers
- include discounts on public transport passes and car sharing, a broad range of sports activities offered by the ASVZ (Zurich Sports Association) , childcare, etc. attractive pension benefits through the PUBLICA pension fund
- Training opportunities for ETH member of staff chevron_right
- Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich We value diversity and sustainability
- In line with our values , ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture.
- We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected.
- Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.
- Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future .
- Curious?
- So are we.
Application process
- We look forward to receiving your online application, including: Cover letter CV Certificates and references
- Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications submitt
Company and context
- In this varied role, you will support the professor and the team with administrative and organizational tasks, playing a key coordinating role across a wide range of activities.
- You can expect an exciting position with a high level of responsibility in an open and dynamic environment.
- You will also be part of the institute’s administrative team.
- The position is available starting March 1, 2027 , or by mutual agreement. Job description
- Personal assistance: Scheduling and calendar management, professional and thoughtful correspondence, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, organization of business travel, coordination within the group, and ensuring efficient workflows
- Comprehensive administrative support: Independent management of all administrative tasks for the group, HR administration and support of group members, responsible financial planning and management, organization of staff events and retreats, and occasional planning and execution of seminars and colloquia
- Team collaboration within the institute: Active participation in the administrative team to jointly plan and implement events and ensure effective communication within the institute Profile
- Completed commercial training (or equivalent) and at least 3–5 years of professional experience, ideally including experience in a higher education environment
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain an overview in complex situations; quick comprehension and flexibility help you efficiently manage daily tasks
- A team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills, contributing to a positive and collaborative atmosphere
Additional details
- 60%-80%, Zurich, permanent
- The position is available starting March 1, 2027 , or by mutual agreement.
- Team collaboration within the institute: Active participation in the administrative team to jointly plan and implement events and ensure effective communication within the institute
- Fluent German (written and spoken) and very good English skills; communication within the institute is predominantly in English
- Benefits include discounts on public transport passes and car sharing, a broad range of sports activities offered by the ASVZ (Zurich Sports Association) , childcare, etc. attractive pension benefits through the PUBLICA pension fund
- Training opportunities for ETH member of staff
- Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich We value diversity and sustainability
- We look forward to receiving your online application, including: Certificates and references
- Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications submitt
Notes and original content
- Job description
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- Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich
- We value diversity and sustainability
- We look forward to receiving your online application, including:
- Cover letter
- Certificates and references
- Please apply exclusively via the online application portal.
- Applications submitt
Questions about this listing
What salary does ETH Zürich offer for this role?
ETH Zürich lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zurich. 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 ETH Zürich offer?
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