Administrative Assistant, Fixed-Term, 60%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:11 December 2025
- Workload:60%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the BSDPZ, a vibrant school for future retail and pharmacy professionals! This role offers a supportive environment with flexible work hours.
Tasks
- Manage inquiries and provide information via phone, email, and in-person.
- Organize and administer training programs for retail and pharmacy.
- Assist with school events and administrative tasks, including managing student data.
Skills
- Completed training as a Kaufmann/Kauffrau EFZ or similar; marketing assistant diploma preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Proficient in digital tools and fluent in German, both written and spoken.
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The Vocational School for Retail and Pharmacy Zurich (BSDPZ) is a cantonal vocational school where around 1900 learners are trained by 100 teachers in the professions of retail and pharmacy.
To support our school administration, we are looking for an
Administrative Assistant (60%), fixed-term until 31.03.2027, starting immediately or by arrangement
Working days: Thursday and Friday, third working day selectable
Your tasks
- Responsibility in the school office for information and advice by phone, counter, and answering emails
- Independent administration and organization of further training in retail and pharmacy
- Organization of various internal events as well as administrative assistance at the professional championships
- General school administrative tasks (e.g., admissions and departures of learners, confirmations, correspondence, data maintenance, issuing diplomas/certificates)
- Assistance in preparing semester reports and checking grade entries
- Procurement of office supplies; ordering teaching materials for teachers and lecturers
- Administrative tasks such as parking management, cash handling, ordering birthday and school year start gifts, recording teacher absences, coordinating schedules
- First aid in medical emergencies
- Assistance during the start of the school year and the qualification process
- Completion of special tasks assigned by the school management
Your profile
- Completed training as a commercial clerk EFZ or comparable qualification plus additional diploma as marketing assistant
- Work experience in the education sector is an advantage
- Organizational talent and enjoyment of independent and structured work
- Digital affinity and skill in handling IT applications (Ecoweb, MS Office 365)
- Confident, target-group appropriate German in writing and speaking
- Service-oriented attitude and initiative
- Forward-looking, resilient, and efficient working style
- Willingness and flexibility to adapt working hours to the school year rhythm
Our offer
We offer you an attractive workplace in a central location in Zurich. You will perform diverse and varied tasks and be part of a committed team. The modern employment conditions are based on cantonal regulations.
Application
Additional information about our school can be found at www.bsdpz.ch. For inquiries, Christa Fleischmann, Head of Services, is happy to assist you. You can reach her by email (christa.fleischmann@edu.zh.ch) or by phone at 044 368 27 05. Are you motivated to contribute in a lively environment?
We look forward to receiving your complete digital application dossier by January 4, 2026, at the latest.
