Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Student Assistant at the Grants Office St.Gallen (m/f/d)
- 18 July 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
Job summary
The Grants Office St.Gallen supports researchers across disciplines. Join a vibrant team committed to academic excellence and innovation.
Tasks
- Assist with communication activities, including newsletters.
- Support the research commission's administrative tasks effectively.
- Help manage and analyze competitive funding data for projects.
Skills
- Proficiency in IT, especially Microsoft and CMS TYPO3.
- Flexibility and strong organizational skills are essential.
- Excellent German and English communication skills required.
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About the job
The Grants Office St.Gallen is part of the Vice-Rectorate for Research & Faculty (PRF) and supports researchers at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), the University of Teacher Education St.Gallen (PHSG) and the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST). We accompany researchers throughout the entire project cycle: We assist in finding suitable funding instruments, in the preparation and submission of applications, as well as in the administration of awarded research funds.
Your tasks
1) Support in the communication activities of the Grants Office St.Gallen:
- Sending monthly Grants Office St.Gallen newsletters to researchers at HSG, PHSG and OST
- Maintaining the funding database with competitively acquired research projects from HSG/PHSG/OST
- Maintaining the intranet and internet presence as well as the HSG Funding Finder
- Maintaining the Grants Office social media channels
2) Support of the Research Commission office in the preparation and follow-up of resolutions, meeting organisation, financial and legal clarifications, reporting, as well as assistance in the administrative processing of ongoing business.
3) Operational collaboration and support in the collection and evaluation of data on competitive research funds at HSG, especially from SNF, EU and Innosuisse, but also from other funding organisations (data management and maintenance).
Your profile
- IT skills (Microsoft including SharePoint and CMS TYPO3)
- Flexibility and organisational talent
- Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written
"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of Europe’s leading business universities, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education and administration to around 3,500 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the region."
