Bilingual Administrative Assistant (80-100%) *** Bilingual Administrative Employee (80-100%)

About the job

HES-SO Valais-Wallis educates more than 2,800 students and contributes, through research, to innovation, economic and social development as well as job creation. Located in the heart of Valais, innovative and progressing with the times, the School of Management offers professional tertiary education focused on the student experience. Thanks to its study programmes, research institutes and proximity to the economic environment, it provides a genuine innovation ecosystem combining education and research. We contribute to the Valais of tomorrow. Join us!

As part of strengthening its administration, the School of Management is advertising a position for:

Bilingual Administrative Assistant (80-100%)

Your mission

• Ensure the follow-up of admission processes for future students at the School of Management, including reviewing files, admission conditions and application tracking as well as coordinating the various administrative steps;

• Ensure the follow-up of academic processes, particularly those related to students’ progress, grades, study plans and other assigned administrative processes;

• Organise and manage the administrative follow-up of meetings, correspondence, statistics, certificates and documentation;

• Provide professional reception and quality service to students, staff and external partners;

• Work closely with the Management, institutes, study programmes, central services as well as the teaching and middle management staff to ensure smooth information flow;

• Participate in cross-functional projects, contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes and ensure follow-up of decisions within your area of activity;

• Carry out tasks assigned within one or more areas of expertise.

Your profile

• Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as a commercial employee or equivalent qualification;

• Experience in an administrative role, ideally in an academic environment or a complex organisation;

• Experience in managing admissions, student progress, study plans or academic processes is an asset;

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, good command of MS Office tools and ease in adapting to new digital environments;

• Organisational sense, rigour, autonomy and initiative;

• Good interpersonal skills, service orientation and ability to work both independently and as part of a team;

• Numerical aptitude and ability to manage several files simultaneously;

• Native German speaker with excellent French skills. Knowledge of English is an advantage.

Work rate 80-100%

Workplace Sierre

Start date January 2027 or to be agreed

Contract duration Permanent

Mr Francesco Vadala, Deputy Director at the School of Management, will provide any desired information regarding the job description upon request (francesco.vadala(a)hevs.ch)

We invite you to submit your complete application file (CV, cover letter, diplomas and work certificates) by clicking the "Apply" button by 8 October 2026. Only applications submitted online will be considered.

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HES-SO Valais-Wallis trains over 2,800 students and makes a significant contribution through its research and innovation to the economic and social development as well as job creation in Valais. The progressive School of Management offers professional tertiary education focused on the student experience. Its study programmes, research institutes and economic environment form an innovative ecosystem of education and research. We contribute to the Valais of the future. Become part of our team!

To strengthen its team, the School of Management (HEG) is advertising the following position:

Bilingual Administrative Employee (80-100%)

Your task

• Ensure and manage the admission procedure for future HEG students, in particular reviewing files and admission conditions, processing applications and coordinating the various administrative steps;

• Manage academic processes, especially related to study progress, grade management and study plans;

• Organise and follow up meetings and prepare correspondence, statistics, confirmations and other documents;

• Provide professional support and assistance to students, staff and external partners;

• Work closely with the management, institutes, study programmes, central services as well as teaching staff and middle management to ensure good information exchange;

• Participate in interdisciplinary projects, contribute to the continuous optimisation of administrative processes and follow up decisions within your area of responsibility;

• Perform tasks within one or more areas of competence.

Your profile

• Federal Vocational Certificate (EFZ) as a commercial employee or equivalent qualification;

• Experience in an administrative role, ideally in an academic environment or a complex organisation;

• Experience in managing admission procedures, study progress, study plans or other academic processes is an advantage;

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, confident use of MS Office and ability to quickly adapt to new digital environments;

• Organisational skills, precise working method and initiative;

• Strong communication and social skills as well as ability to work both in a team and independently;

• Numerical affinity and ability to handle several files simultaneously;

• Native German speaker with excellent French skills. English skills are an advantage.

Employment rate 80-100%

Work location Siders

Starting date January 2027 or by agreement

Contract duration indefinite

Francesco Vadala, Deputy Director of the School of Management, will gladly provide information about the job description upon request (Email: francesco.vadala(a)hevs.ch).

Please submit your complete application documents (CV, motivation letter, diplomas and work certificates) online by clicking on Apply by 8 October 2026. Only online applications will be considered.