Group Leader Prospective Students and Bachelor Students (m/f/d) 80%-90%
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:28 October 2025
- Workload:80 – 90%
- Place of work:Zurich
Group Leader Prospective Students and Bachelor Students (m/f/d)
80%-90%, Zurich, permanent
The Advisory & Coaching Center (StS) of the Department of Student Services (StS) , affiliated with the Rector of ETH Zurich, offers a wide range of advisory services and many different support offers for prospective students and students.
We are looking for a group leader from 01.01.2026 or by arrangement with the target groups prospective students and bachelor students.
The group for prospective students and bachelor students consists of a total of six employees and offers coaching and advisory services on topics such as study choice, self-management, stress management, dealing with exam failure, learning, and other study-related issues. In addition, the group is responsible for organizing events, workshops, as well as participating in study orientation events and other events at the bachelor level.
Job Description
- Professional and personnel management of five advisors and coaches
- Conducting individual coaching and advisory sessions in German and English
- Moderation of workshops, training sessions, and events on study-related topics
- Planning and operational management of the workshop and event offerings as well as coordination with internal ETH units
- Evaluation and further development of existing offers
- Participation in rectorate projects and support of the department management (e.g., PAKETH)
Are you interested in the combination of leadership responsibility and operational activities? Do you enjoy working with young adults and supporting them in their personal development and on their way to a degree? Are you assertive, empathetic, and also like to take on personnel and professional responsibility? Do you think customer-oriented and can communicate convincingly with different stakeholders?
Then you are the right person for us.
Profile
- Completed university degree (Master's degree)
- Further training in counseling or coaching (e.g., CAS); preferably with a focus on solution-oriented or systemic short-term coaching or study and career counseling
- Several years of counseling experience with young adults or students
- At least 2 years of leadership experience (at least 3 employees)
- Experience in moderating workshops and presenting at events
- German at native speaker level (C2) and very good English skills (spoken and written)
- Very good IT user skills (MS Office)
- Good knowledge of the Swiss higher education landscape
As a leader and counselor, you also have very good empathy, pronounced psychological resilience, as well as a high degree of self-organization and assertiveness.
Workplace
Workplace
We Offer
- a responsible position
- an exciting working environment
- a diverse and meaningful field of activity
- very good working conditions
With us, you actively shape how students are accompanied and supported on their way to graduation.
Diversity and Sustainability are Important to Us
Curious? So Are We.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 16.11.2025 with the following documents:
- Resume, diplomas, work certificates
- Short motivation letter
Please apply directly and exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or postal mail will not be considered. Applications from recruitment agencies cannot be considered either.
Further information about the Advisory & Coaching Center (StS) as well as our offers and about the Department of Student Services can be found on our websites:
For inquiries, Ms. Barbara Koch-Kiennast, Head of the Advisory & Coaching Center, is available at barbara.koch-kiennast@sts.ethz.ch (no applications).
