Universität Luzern
Luzern
Administrative Assistant (60-100%)
- 12 October 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Luzern
About the job
The University of Lucerne is a modern, personal and dynamic humanities university in the heart of Switzerland and Europe. True to the motto "Moving Human Sciences", we focus on people and their institutions with six faculties and two academies. Our ambition is to develop the University of Lucerne into a forward-looking and internationally visible centre of research and teaching in the human sciences.The Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and Psychology focuses on innovative research projects that support professional care in Switzerland and contribute to positioning Lucerne as an international research location for the human sciences. It currently offers programmes at Bachelor and postgraduate level and from 2027 a Master’s degree. The faculty also operates a practice centre and a behavioural science laboratory.
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant (60-100%) from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.
Administrative Assistant (60-100%)
Area of responsibility
As a central administrative contact point, you make an important contribution to the successful operation of our faculty. The position can be divided among several people depending on availability and qualifications. Your tasks include in particular:
Support of the Dean's Office:
- Providing general information and managing the central email address and telephone number
- Supporting the organisation and implementation of events
- Taking on general administrative tasks and participating in various projects
Support of the professorships:
- Recording and billing of expenses and invoices
- Organisation and planning of travel
- Administrative support in the planning and organisation of conferences
- Support with other administrative tasks in teaching and research operations
Support of the faculty management
- Organisation, preparation and follow-up of meetings and events (e.g. minute-taking, room bookings)
- Support in management and handling of the email inbox
- Participation in personnel administration and induction of new employees
- Administrative supervision of interns and visiting researchers
Requirements
- Commercial or comparable training with professional experience, ideally in a university environment
- Proficient in the use of modern work and communication tools
- Fluent German and good English skills
- Quick comprehension, independent and reliable working style
- Strong organisational skills, flexible and able to keep an overview even in hectic situations
- Service-oriented attitude and ability to work in a team
We offer
- A varied and responsible role at a dynamic faculty
- Collaboration in a motivated and collegial team
- A modern workplace near the station
- Flexible working hours with the possibility to work part of the time from home
- Opportunities for further training
- Use of the Campus Lucerne university sports facilities
For further information, please contact Sandra Schneeberger at sandra.schneeberger@unilu.ch.
Interviews will take place on 16 November 2026.
Please apply online by no later than 1 November 2026 using the application button below.
