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Administrative Officer 80%
- 15 April 2026
- 80%
- Basel
Job summary
Join the University of Basel as a Sachbearbeiter*in Administration! A vibrant opportunity awaits you in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Manage fee collection and financial record-keeping tasks effectively.
- Oversee the administration of student applications for bachelor programs.
- Provide assistance at the information desk and handle support requests.
Skills
- Candidates should have a strong commercial education and relevant work experience.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English required.
- Proficiency in MS Office and readiness to learn new IT applications.
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About the job
Administrative Officer 80%
Workplace Basel - North West Switzerland - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished13 April 2026The University of Basel, as the oldest university in Switzerland, can look back on a successful history of over 550 years. With around 13,000 students and approximately 6,000 staff members, it maintains a broad spectrum of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences and is among the top 100 universities worldwide, not least due to its excellent research achievements.
The Student Secretariat is the central contact point within Student Services for administrative questions related to studies and is responsible for the admission and enrollment of students and doctoral candidates. We are looking for an Administrative Officer starting October 1, 2026, or by agreement.
The range of tasks is diverse and includes demanding activities as well as routine work. Thorough training in the subject matter is a matter of course for us. The willingness to familiarize yourself with the legal foundations of study administration and to become acquainted with the university environment is essential. The activity also requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team, close cooperation with other university departments, as well as enjoyment in dealing with the student clientele.
Application / Contact
If you feel addressed by this position, we look forward to receiving your application via the University of Basel's online application portal (see button below). Applications via other channels will not be considered. The advertisement will be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Further information is provided by Emanuel Szadrowsky, Head of the Student Secretariat, 0041 (0)61 207 30 24.
We look forward to your complete online application.
Apply
www.unibas.ch ')
The Student Secretariat is the central contact point within Student Services for administrative questions related to studies and is responsible for the admission and enrollment of students and doctoral candidates. We are looking for an Administrative Officer starting October 1, 2026, or by agreement.
Your tasks
- Fee collection and cash management (main responsibility)
- Management of the Student Secretariat archive (main responsibility)
- Processing applications for admission to the Bachelor's degree with a Swiss prior education certificate
- Assistance at the information desk and telephone service (German and English)
- Responding to support inquiries (German and English)
- Maintenance of student master data
- Support of the deputy head in various areas
The range of tasks is diverse and includes demanding activities as well as routine work. Thorough training in the subject matter is a matter of course for us. The willingness to familiarize yourself with the legal foundations of study administration and to become acquainted with the university environment is essential. The activity also requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team, close cooperation with other university departments, as well as enjoyment in dealing with the student clientele.
Your profile
You have a very good commercial qualification (EFZ). In addition, we expect professional experience (2-3 years) in administration and good knowledge in accounting/financial accounting. Besides an interest in the higher education sector, you bring an independent and precise working style. Very good German and good English skills, both spoken and written, are a central prerequisite for this position. You are proficient in the use of MS Office programs and willing to familiarize yourself with specific IT applications (e.g., SAP).We offer you
- a versatile activity in a pleasant working environment in an open, international, and dynamic setting
- varied contacts with students/doctoral candidates, Student Services staff, and other departments of the University of Basel
- integration into a motivated and committed team
- possibility of one day home office per week
- modern employment conditions and extensive benefits such as family service, discounts for catering and sports, as well as other preferential conditions.
Application / Contact
If you feel addressed by this position, we look forward to receiving your application via the University of Basel's online application portal (see button below). Applications via other channels will not be considered. The advertisement will be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Further information is provided by Emanuel Szadrowsky, Head of the Student Secretariat, 0041 (0)61 207 30 24.
We look forward to your complete online application.
Apply
www.unibas.ch ')
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