Programme Manager Continuing Education 80-100 %

About the job

Your Work Environment

With around 3,000 students and 800 lecturers from practice, HWZ is the largest university in Switzerland offering exclusively part-time study programmes in the field of business. It offers a wide range of study programmes at Bachelor and Master levels, over 150 diploma and certificate courses, more than 100 seminars, as well as the possibility of doctoral studies and customised corporate training. HWZ is institutionally accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council.

To strengthen our team at HWZ, we are looking for a committed individual as

Programme Manager Continuing Education 80-100 %

Your Main Tasks

• Comprehensive organisational and administrative responsibility for Master and certificate programmes (EMBA/MAS/DAS/CAS)
• Support of programme directors in the planning and implementation of study programmes
• Supervision of students as well as planning and administration of course dates during the semester
• Organisation and assistance with information events, graduation ceremonies and other programme-specific occasions
• Close collaboration with programme directors, lecturers and internal interfaces

Your Profile

• Completed commercial or equivalent basic training with further commercial education (federal specialist certificate or federal diploma) or completion of a higher technical college (HF) or a Bachelor’s degree
• Digital affinity and ideally knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM tools
• Solid professional experience in the administrative area of a university or similar environment
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite
• Confident German and English skills, both spoken and written
• Precise and structured working style as well as a strong quality and service awareness
• Communicative personality and enjoyment in contact with internal and external parties such as programme directors, lecturers and students
• Independent working style and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment
• Strong social skills, resilience and a high standard of quality – complemented by a good dose of energy and humour

What We Offer

At HWZ, you can expect a flexible working environment in the heart of Zurich. We offer annual working hours and the possibility of home office according to regulations, support your personal and professional development and cover the costs for the SBB half-fare travelcard. As an employee, you also benefit from discounts on selected HWZ educational offers. Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas characterise our collaboration. In addition, there are joint team and staff events as well as further benefits around HWZ.

Interested?

For questions about the job profile, please contact Peter Statz, Head of Executive School, peter.statz@fh-hwz.ch, 043 322 26 14. For questions regarding the application process, please contact the HR team at jobs@fh-hwz.ch.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered. Further information about HWZ can be found at: HWZ University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich