Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich
Zürich
10 hours ago
Office Management Specialist 50%
- 13 May 2026
- 50%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
About the job
from 1 September 2026 or by arrangement
The Zurich University of Teacher Education actively shapes education, school and teaching of today and tomorrow in teaching and research. The office of the Vice-Rectorate for Education is the contact point for internal and external bodies and provides central services – for example in quality management, communication and legal support. It also coordinates the committees and affairs led by the Vice-Rector.
From 1 September 2026, the Education Office is looking for a responsible, forward-thinking and networked personality as an Office Management Specialist. This is a 50% position (half-time), usually based at the PH Zurich campus.
In this role, you will take on a central hub function for the Vice-Rectorate management in the Education Office and work closely with various contacts. You will make a significant contribution to the further development of systematic and sustainable knowledge management. For this versatile and demanding position, we are looking for an initiative personality with sound professional expertise and a quick grasp. You communicate clearly and appropriately for the audience, work precisely and in a structured manner, and are characterised by an efficient and reliable working style.
Your responsibilities.
- First point of contact for triaging all enquiries to the Vice-Rectorate for Education across all communication channels
- Administration as well as planning and coordination of appointments and meetings for the Vice-Rector and internal Vice-Rectorate committees
- Coordination, organisation and support of events in the Vice-Rectorate for Education and partly at PHZH level
- Planning, minute-taking and follow-up of meetings, business matters and projects
- Participation in the establishment, maintenance and further development of knowledge storage and diffusion within the office of the Vice-Rectorate for Education as well as support for other affairs in the Vice-Rectorate for Education
Your profile.
- Commercial training with 3-5 years of professional experience as well as relevant further education (e.g. CAS at a university of applied sciences or qualification from a higher technical school)
- Strong planning and organisational skills as well as networked, solution-oriented thinking and quick comprehension
- Excellent German language skills, both spoken and written
- Engaging personality with pronounced communication skills and the ability to act as a bridge-builder in a hub function, combined with high trustworthiness and a strong sense of role
- Affinity for digital media and new technologies and enthusiasm for continuous personal development.
What will inspire you.
In the Education Office, you will find a committed, collegial working environment with short decision-making paths and high visibility. You will take on a responsible key role in a position of trust with diverse opportunities for shaping things in direct exchange with the Vice-Rectorate management.
Your next step.
Please submit your complete application dossier by 27 May 2026 exclusively via our online application platform.
Please submit your complete application dossier by 27 May 2026 exclusively via our online application platform.
Questions about the application process.
Inken Widmer
Team Leader HR Consulting
Email: inken.widmer@phzh.ch
Inken Widmer
Team Leader HR Consulting
Email: inken.widmer@phzh.ch
Questions about the position.
Prof. Annette Landau
Head of Office Vice-Rectorate for Education
Tel.: 043 305 68 18
Email: annette.landau@phzh.ch
Prof. Annette Landau
Head of Office Vice-Rectorate for Education
Tel.: 043 305 68 18
Email: annette.landau@phzh.ch
