Coordination Position, 50%

Key information

  • Publication date:10 January 2026
  • Workload:50%
  • Contract type:Permanent position
  • Place of work:Zürich

Job summary

The ZHdK, one of Europe's largest art schools, offers diverse programs. Join a vibrant community of students and professionals from over 75 countries.

Tasks

  • Coordinate and document research activities in Art Education.
  • Manage resources, finances, and personnel processes effectively.
  • Support grant applications and collaborate with the Grants Office.

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in management required.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills essential.
  • Project management experience preferred for this role.

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With around 2100 bachelor and master students, ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe. The study and research areas include Art Education, Cultural Critique, 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.

For the area of Research Art Education / PhD Subject Didactics Art & Design in the Department of Cultural Analysis and Mediation (DKV) at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), we are looking for a committed individual for a 1 April 2026 or by arrangement to fill a position:


Coordination Position, 50%

In this role, you will coordinate, communicate, support, and document activities in Art Education research (such as research projects, research meetings, colloquia, grant applications) and ensure smooth organizational processes. This includes planning and managing resources, handling financial and personnel processes, as well as providing administrative support for ongoing research projects. Additionally, you will act as an important interface to the Grants Office and accompany application and funding processes in close coordination with the involved parties. We offer a collegial working environment close to the content of research in Art Education.

The position requires strong organizational skills, structured work, and enjoyment of collaboration in a research- and university-related environment.



Your tasks
  • Operational responsibility for business processes
  • Executive assistance
  • Coordination, communication, support, and documentation of program activities
  • Operational responsibility for resource planning
  • Coordination and handling of financial and personnel processes
  • Administrative support for research projects
  • Collaboration and interface with the Grants Office



Your profile 
Education/Qualification:
  • Completed degree (e.g., economics, humanities, social or administrative sciences, etc.) or comparable commercial/administrative training with several years of professional experience
  • Basic knowledge of project management methods

Professional experience:
  • Experience in research or university management
  • Several years of experience in administrative or organizational responsibility
  • Experience in project or program coordination, ideally with third-party/funding projects
  • Experience in resource and personnel planning 
  • Knowledge in finance and controlling (budget planning, accounting)
  • Experience in supporting executives / management assistance


The person should also be highly organized and very well structured. Able to take on and efficiently implement administrative, operational, and project-related tasks. Good resilience for working in a dynamic environment and very good teamwork and communication skills. Excellent language skills in spoken and written form (German and English) as well as a high service orientation are required. Close collaboration with management and good coordination of teams and interfaces is essential.

What you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in a lively and collegial environment at the Zurich Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity.


Your contacts for further information
Claudia Hummel, Head of Critical Social Practice ( claudia.hummel@zhdk.ch )
Milena Crusi, HR Generalist ( milena.crusi@zhdk.ch )

Additional information about the Zurich University of the Arts can be found at www.zhdk.ch . We gladly accept your complete application documents by 2 February 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications for this position.

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