Zürich
10 hours ago
Assistant: Head of University Communication 50%
- 07 April 2026
- 50%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste as an Assistant in Communications. This role offers a dynamic environment and diverse benefits.
Tasks
- Support the head of university communication with administrative tasks.
- Coordinate meetings and manage agenda effectively.
- Prepare reports, applications, and presentations as needed.
Skills
- Candidates should have commercial training and relevant experience.
- Strong organizational skills and a proactive attitude required.
- Fluent in German and good English communication skills needed.
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About the job
The Zurich University of the Arts ZHdK, with around 2100 bachelor’s and master’s students, is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe. The study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, and Transdisciplinarity. Located in the heart of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research, and continue their education. The university includes numerous exhibition and performance venues where students’ project works are publicly presented.
University communication encompasses the strategic planning, management, and implementation of internal and external communication and marketing activities of ZHdK.
We are looking for an immediate or agreed upon start for a
Assistant: Head of University Communication 50%
In this role, you support the Head of University Communication in administrative, organizational, and planning matters. You are the central hub between management, team, and internal interfaces. As a competent trusted and integrative person, you ensure that the flow of information is always guaranteed.
Your tasks
- Processing incoming mail
- Managing the agenda
- Coordinating meetings and events
- Monitoring pending tasks
- Preparing applications, reports, and presentations according to the guidelines of the Head of University Communication
- Taking minutes in various meetings
Your profile
For this position, we are looking for an initiative-taking, prudent, and team-oriented personality with very good organizational skills, who has commercial training and professional experience in a similar role. A quick grasp, structured working style, solid IT user skills, confident German, and good oral and written English skills are among your strengths. You work precisely and reliably. Loyalty and discretion are a matter of course for you. Your affinity for the cultural sector as well as the education sector allows you to integrate well into the university environment.
What you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting role in a lively and collegial environment at the Zurich Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are diverse, and home office is possible by arrangement.
Your contacts for further information
Andrea Joss (andrea.joss@zhdk.ch), Head of University Communication
Svenja Moore (svenja.moore@zhdk.ch), HR Business Partner
Additional information about the Zurich University of the Arts can be found at www.zhdk.ch.
We gladly accept your complete application documents by April 19, 2026, via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications via the link (no email applications) for this position. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
