Program Director 80%

Zürich

Key information

Publication date:07 October 2025
Workload:80%
Place of work:Zürich

Job summary

Join Kalaidos University as a Program Director (80%) in our Distance Learning Institute! Enjoy a dynamic work environment with flexible hours.

Tasks

Oversee the effective execution of academic programs.
Ensure quality and compliance with university regulations.
Develop and market new and existing courses effectively.

Skills

Master's degree in business, business informatics or related field.
Experience in digital learning formats and project management.
Strong communication skills in German and English.

Is this helpful?

For our Distance Learning Institute, which offers various digital continuing education programs, we are looking for a Program Director 80% starting November 1, 2025 or by arrangement.

These are your main tasks:

Operational responsibility for the proper implementation of the study programs
Ensuring the quality of the study programs and compliance with the processes/regulations of the university of applied sciences
Marketing of the assigned study programs including participation in information events and advising interested parties
(Further) development and positioning of new and existing study programs.
Evaluation, selection, and management of lecturers.
Participation in committees (e.g., grading committee) and projects

What you bring with you:

University degree (Master) in economics, business informatics, or a related field of study
Experience in designing and conducting digital learning formats (e.g., online and distance learning programs)
Further education in adult education or digital learning is an advantage
Very high affinity for digital learning and IT applications such as LMS, ERP systems, AI tools, and MS Office as well as good user skills
Enjoyment of conceptual work and operational implementation
Entrepreneurial thinking and acting, customer orientation, result responsibility, and strong communication skills
Experience in project management
Very good language skills in German and English, both spoken and written

Look forward to:

A varied and diverse task with a lot of personal responsibility in an agile working environment
A committed team and collegial cooperation
Modern employment conditions (40 h/week, at least 25 days of vacation, coverage of KTG and UVG contributions, UVG supplementary insurance, own pension fund, etc.)
Internal training and development opportunities, as well as attractive employee discounts
Flexible working hours, possibility for home office, and a centrally located workplace in Zurich Oerlikon (approx. 5 minutes walk from Zurich Oerlikon train station)

Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application via the 'Apply' button below. Unfortunately, applications by email or post cannot be considered.

For further information, our institute director, Prof. Dr. Samuel Heer, is happy to assist you at samuel.heer@kalaidos-fh.ch.