Clerk Student Housing
- 02 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
About the job
The Student Housing Cooperative WOKO is a non-profit cooperative that rents affordable
accommodation to students in the Zurich – Winterthur area. With 4000 rooms, it is one of the largest providers of student housing in Switzerland and works closely with the universities.
From 1 February 2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for a
Clerk Student Housing for our team in Zurich.
As Clerk Student Housing, you will play a key role in shaping the community life of the residents in our
student houses. An active community life and a lively residential culture are just as important as enforcing the house rules. With your social skills and organisational strengths, you will manage the diverse challenges on site, maintain direct contact with our student tenants, and be supported by part-time student house managers.
Your main tasks
> Tenant communication and support in German and English
> Management of part-time house managers (including their recruitment and training)
> Organisation and supervision of measures and events (semester cleaning, training, etc.)
> Promotion of self-organisation and optimisation of the operation of communal areas
> Participation in the creation of operating concepts and regulations
> Cooperation with maintenance managers and caretakers in the properties
> Preparation of maintenance work (inspections, budgeting, comparison of offers, commissioning,
invoicing)
> Processing of invoices, acceptance protocols and key orders
> Assistance with commissioning and handover of properties as part of the team
> Independent implementation of projects
> Support of tenants in conflict situations or initiation of necessary measures
Your profile
> You have completed commercial training and have professional experience (ideally in real estate or a cooperative)
> Confident German and very good English skills (spoken and written)
> Good MS Office and IT user skills
> Interest in and openness to students from different countries and cultures
> You are an open-minded, motivated and committed person who works in an organised and structured manner and identifies with your work. You are characterised by a careful way of working and have a confident manner.
We offer
> flexible working hours and a central workplace
> possibility of part-time work and support for further training
> above-average social benefits, 40-hour week (at 100%)
> a varied range of tasks in an uncomplicated working atmosphere
> collaboration in a motivated team
> a meaningful role with social commitment
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents with the subject "Clerk Student Housing" and your desired workload.
Vanessa Pfister, Head of Student Housing, is happy to answer any questions you may have:
044 256 68 11.