Program Director: Business Administration 80-100%

Zürich

Key information

Publication date:10 January 2026
Workload:80 – 100%
Place of work:Zürich

Job summary

Join Kalaidos University as the Program Director for Business Administration, starting February 1, 2026. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with excellent benefits.

Tasks

Oversee the effective implementation of academic programs.
Ensure quality and compliance with university regulations.
Market programs and participate in informational events.

Skills

Master's degree in a related field with relevant experience.
Strong digital literacy and project management skills.
Excellent communication and customer-oriented mindset.

Is this helpful?

For our Vice Rectorate for Teaching, we are looking for a Program Director: Business Administration 80-100% starting February 1, 2026 or by agreement.

You are responsible for the following main tasks

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

What you bring with you

University degree (Master's) in a related field of study
Experience in the design and implementation of degree programs
Several years of professional experience in business-oriented functions, ideally with interfaces to education, training, or organizational development
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 German skills as well as good English; French skills desirable

Look forward to

A diverse / varied 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 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, Mr. Dr. Alexander Strunck is happy to assist you at Tel: +41 44 307 38 98.