Zürich
Coordinator Admission and Recognition
- 09 November 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
About the job
The Faculty of Law at the University of Zurich, with around 3600 students and 60 chairs, is the largest Faculty of Law in Switzerland. The Dean's Office for Studies is responsible for the organisation and coordination of teaching and studies within the faculty. It forms the interface between students and lecturers. The Student Center, as part of the Dean's Office for Studies, supports students in planning and organising their studies at the Faculty of Law UZH. It also coordinates, among other things, the double and joint degree master's programmes as well as mobility programmes offered in cooperation with law faculties at home and abroad. This also includes the examination and recognition of externally completed academic achievements as well as the professional and administrative preparation of admission decisions for the master's programme at the Faculty of Law.Coordinator Admission and Recognition
Tasks
You are responsible for the areas of admission (to the master's programme including the minor study programme in law and the teaching diploma in business and law) as well as for the recognition and crediting of externally completed academic achievements to the degree programmes and study programmes of the Faculty of Law UZH.
Your main tasks include:
- Recognition of externally completed academic achievements (mobility, university changers)
- Development of recognition tables
- Preparation of credit forecasts
- Preparation of admission decisions
- Participation in the faculty-internal admission committee for the master's level
- Development of decision bases in admission and recognition appeal procedures
- Further development of the admission and recognition processes
- Maintenance and further development of the websites on admission, recognition and crediting
- Assumption of deputy duties within the team
Profile
We are looking for a reliable, independent and committed individual who enjoys supporting the Student Center. You have completed a law degree (master's or licentiate). A structured and careful working style is indispensable in this role. You are communicative, flexible, resilient and keep an overview even in demanding times. You have confident German and English skills, both written and spoken, as well as good French skills. Additional language skills are an advantage. Professional handling of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) is required. Knowledge of CMS (Magnolia) and SAP is an advantage.
We offer
Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers. Learn more at: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html.
Workplace
Faculty of Law
Information on application
We offer a varied activity in an unusual, dynamic and socially relevant environment. Working hours by arrangement.
Please submit your application by 15 November 2026.
Further information
Questions about the position
Dr Veronika Wick Runge
Head of Dean's Office for Studies
veronika.wickrunge@ius.uzh.ch
Working at UZH
As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a variety of attractive positions in different disciplines and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for apprentices, the university provides an inspiring working environment in cutting-edge research and education. Put your talent and skills to use with us. Learn more about UZH as an employer!
