Program Director for BSc/MSc in Business Administration 80-100%

For our Vice-Rectorate for Teaching, we are looking for a Program Director for BSc/MSc in Business Administration 80-100% immediately or by arrangement.

As Program Director Business Administration, you ensure that our part-time study programs remain coherent in content, professionally up-to-date, and practice-relevant. You accompany the students throughout their studies, monitor the quality and further development of the modules, and keep an eye on both market needs and economic viability, while ensuring in the background that planning, processes, and administration run smoothly. This role is particularly suitable for experienced practitioners from the private sector with a university background who want to apply their expertise at the interface of theory and practice in an education-related environment.

• Responsibility for the operational management and content design of the study programs in Business Administration as well as Banking & Finance within the framework of university-wide guidelines
• Co-responsibility for the economic development of the study programs and their market-oriented positioning, including the conception and further development of modules/curricula and active participation in the marketing of the educational offer (e.g., information events)
• Quality assurance of the study programs and modules as well as ensuring compliance with processes and regulations
• Individual advice and support for students throughout all study phases
• Selection, leadership, and support of lecturers
• Representation of the study programs internally and externally as well as maintenance and expansion of relationships with students, industry representatives, and other relevant stakeholders
• Participation in committees and projects of the university of applied sciences

• University degree (MA/MSc or Lic mandatory) in a business administration field
• Several years of professional experience in business-related, practice-oriented, and market-focused functions
• Experience in project management is an advantage
• Independent, structured, and responsible working style as well as pronounced implementation strength and resilience
• Confident, target-group-oriented appearance with high service and customer orientation in dealing with students, lecturers, and other stakeholders
• Very good German skills; English and/or French are an advantage
• Confident handling of MS Office and affinity for digital teaching and learning formats (e.g., LMS platforms)

• A varied role with great independence and personal responsibility
• A committed team and supportive colleagues in a professional working environment
• Modern employment conditions (40 h/week, at least 25 days vacation, coverage of KTG and UVG contributions, UVG supplementary insurance, own employee pension fund, etc.)
• Internal training and development opportunities as well as attractive employee discounts
• Flexible working hours, possibility for home office, and a centrally located workplace in Zurich
  Oerlikon (about 5 minutes walk from Zurich Oerlikon train station)

Does this role appeal to you? Then we look forward to receiving your application via the 'Apply' button below. Unfortunately, applications by e-mail or post cannot be considered.