Sustainable Impact & Living Lab Support ZHAW sustainable 20 - 50 %

Sustainable Impact & Living Lab Support ZHAW sustainable 20 - 50 %

🌿 Support the implementation of innovative sustainability projects at ZHAW: Assist the Sustainable Impact Program (SIP) administratively 🗂️, work closely with project teams, and independently organize the SDG Thesis Award ✨

Department: Rectorate

Start of work: Immediately or by arrangement, limited for three years/end of 2028 (application deadline: 07.01.2026)

• You ensure that the administration of the Sustainable Impact Program runs precisely and smoothly in collaboration with the Sustainable Impact & Living Lab Manager
• You coordinate ongoing correspondence with SIP project teams, prepare meetings (agenda, documents, minutes), and support the handling of administrative and financial processes
• You assist with budget monitoring and process simple financial transactions such as invoices or reimbursements
• You organizationally support the SIP board: meeting documents, minutes, task management
• You maintain the application platform GoodGrants and support applicants with questions and submissions
• You support community management around SIP and Living Labs – mailings, contacts, small organizational tasks
• You independently organize the SDG Thesis Award: communication, evaluation process, award ceremony

The work can mostly be organized flexibly and hybrid. Throughout the year, there are SIP-inherent work peaks that require somewhat more effort at times, which is compensated at other times. The work peaks occur at the end of March, mid-July, end of August, October, and mid-November.

• An ongoing or recently completed degree or a commercial education (EFZ/HF/FH) related to business administration, finance, project management, public management, or similar
• Enjoyment of administrative tasks and confident handling of numbers, budget processes, and invoices
• First experience in project assistance or office organization (e.g., preparing meetings, creating minutes, tracking tasks)
• Very good German skills and solid English skills; you communicate in a friendly, clear, and service-oriented manner
• Structured, reliable working style, professionalism, and discreet handling of sensitive data

The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, with over 14,000 students and over 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees, is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland.

ZHAW sustainable is the strategic program of ZHAW for implementing the sustainability strategy. It is led by a member of the university management and is part of the rectorate. ZHAW sustainable works across departments, rectorate, finance & services, and students to promote a vibrant sustainability culture. You can expect a collegial, dynamic team and versatile insights into processes, projects, and university development in the field of sustainability.

The Sustainable Impact Program (SIP) is the flagship initiative of ZHAW sustainable to make a culture and community of sustainable development at ZHAW tangible, visible, and co-creative. Through funding projects, community formats, and living lab approaches, SIP enables students and staff to implement their own ideas, take responsibility, and collaborate with partners from research, operations, and society. This not only strengthens the university's innovative power but also creates a culture in which sustainable action becomes natural, effective, and communal.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity, and innovation.

We offer university-appropriate working and employment conditions and actively promote the personnel development of our employees and managers. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the "Working at ZHAW" website. Here are the main points:

Sabrina Leu

Recruiting Manager