Head of Secretariat 80%
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:27 August 2025
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
The Civil Law Seminar is part of the Department of Private Law and serves as the University of Bern's center for Swiss and European private law. Join a dynamic team dedicated to teaching and research in this field.
Tasks
- Manage the secretariat independently for the Civil Law Seminar.
- Oversee personnel and financial matters effectively.
- Organize conferences and administer courses and exams.
Skills
- Commercial training or equivalent background required.
- Team spirit, reliability, and organizational talent are essential.
- Fluency in German; knowledge of English and French is a plus.
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The Civil Law Seminar belongs to the Department of Private Law and is the competence center of the University of Bern for Swiss and European private law. The staff deal with the law of obligations and civil law (OR, ZGB and ancillary legislation) and are responsible for teaching and research in this area.
Start date: February 1, 2026 or by arrangement
Tasks
- Independent management of the secretariat of the Civil Law Seminar and the associated institutes (possibly in cooperation with another person in the secretariat)
- Personnel and finances
- Organization of conferences
- Administration of courses and examinations
Requirements
- Commercial or equivalent training
- Team spirit, reliability, organizational talent
- Languages: German (native speaker or level C2), English and French skills are an advantage
We offer
- Varied activity in a scientific environment
- Attractive workplace in the center of Bern in a motivated team
- Employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
- There is the possibility of a lower starting workload until autumn 2026
Application and contact
For further information, please contact Ms. Therese Sommer
therese.sommer@unibe.ch; Tel. +41 31 684 37 95
Please send your application documents by e-mail by September 21, 2025 to sekretariat.ziv.rw@unibe.ch
