Boarding Staff, 40%
Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:02 December 2025
- Workload:40%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
The ZHdK is a leading arts university in Europe with over 2100 students. Join a vibrant community in Zurich, enjoying numerous benefits and a collaborative environment.
Tasks
- Support students in daily activities and personal development.
- Handle administrative tasks for the smooth operation of the internat.
- Work evenings, weekends, and on-call duties when needed.
Skills
- Fluent in German and English, with strong social skills and resilience.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.
- Flexibility and a friendly demeanor to foster a supportive atmosphere.
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ZHdK, with around 2100 bachelor and master students, is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe. The study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theater, 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.
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The boarding school of the Zurich Dance Academy is home to about 47 national and international students aged 12 to 18 who cannot live in their previous environment during their training due to geographical distance. The taZ boarding school complements school, training, and family by providing an environment where young people receive support for age-appropriate developmental steps and gaining autonomy.
Starting April 1, 2026, or by arrangement, we are looking for a:
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The boarding school of the Zurich Dance Academy is home to about 47 national and international students aged 12 to 18 who cannot live in their previous environment during their training due to geographical distance. The taZ boarding school complements school, training, and family by providing an environment where young people receive support for age-appropriate developmental steps and gaining autonomy.
Starting April 1, 2026, or by arrangement, we are looking for a:
Boarding Staff, 40%
Your Tasks
You actively accompany our young people in the boarding school during the daily routine and support them in organizing and managing everyday life. Your responsibilities also include evening shifts, on-call duties with overnight stays, and weekend duties. Furthermore, you take on administrative and organizational tasks, making a significant contribution to the structural and content-related design of the boarding school operations.
You actively accompany our young people in the boarding school during the daily routine and support them in organizing and managing everyday life. Your responsibilities also include evening shifts, on-call duties with overnight stays, and weekend duties. Furthermore, you take on administrative and organizational tasks, making a significant contribution to the structural and content-related design of the boarding school operations.
Your Profile
You have good German and English skills and are characterized by friendliness, flexibility, and resilience. Your social skills, communication strength, as well as an independent and responsible working style complete your profile. Additionally, you are willing to work on weekends.
You have good German and English skills and are characterized by friendliness, flexibility, and resilience. Your social skills, communication strength, as well as an independent and responsible working style complete your profile. Additionally, you are willing to work on weekends.
What You Can Expect from Us
We offer you an exciting and varied role in a dynamic and collegial environment. Our inclusive culture promotes diversity and respectful interaction, contributing to an inspiring working atmosphere. You benefit from various perks, including regular supervisions and numerous training opportunities that support your personal and professional development. Our modern workplace is ideally located in district 8 and offers excellent accessibility.
We offer you an exciting and varied role in a dynamic and collegial environment. Our inclusive culture promotes diversity and respectful interaction, contributing to an inspiring working atmosphere. You benefit from various perks, including regular supervisions and numerous training opportunities that support your personal and professional development. Our modern workplace is ideally located in district 8 and offers excellent accessibility.
Your Contacts for Further Information
Joachim Stahl, ( joachim.stahl@zhdk.ch ), Interim Head of Boarding School
HR Contact: Milena Crusi ( milena.crusi@zhdk.ch ), HR Generalist
Joachim Stahl, ( joachim.stahl@zhdk.ch ), Interim Head of Boarding School
HR Contact: Milena Crusi ( milena.crusi@zhdk.ch ), HR Generalist
Additional information about the Zurich University of the Arts and the Dance Academy can be found at www.tanzakademie.ch . We gladly accept your complete application documents by January 11, 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications for this position.
