Administrative Clerk with Focus on Finance 80%
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:07 October 2025
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join the Institut für Ökologie und Evolution at Universität Bern! Explore a collaborative environment focused on biodiversity and ecology.
Tasks
- Manage finances for research projects and create budgets.
- Coordinate administrative tasks for BSc and MSc programs.
- Assist in contract management and financial reporting.
Skills
- Commercial training or equivalent, ideally in finance/accounting.
- Strong customer service orientation and teamwork abilities.
- Proficient in MS Office and fluent in English and German.
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Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Bern
Start of employment: December 1, 2025 or by arrangement
The Institute of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Bern (IEE) researches the diversity of life and the processes that shape this diversity and are necessary for its preservation. It combines basic and applied research on biodiversity, ecology, and the consequences of global changes. Through interdisciplinary approaches from molecular biology to ecosystem ecology, the IEE contributes to knowledge about the protection of ecosystems and a sustainable future.
For the team of the Central Services of the IEE, we are looking for two administrative clerks, including one finance specialist and one personnel specialist (see parallel job posting).
Tasks
• Administration and control of the finances of research projects
• Preparing budgets for researchers
• Checking timely reports of third-party funds
• Accounts payable and receivable accounting
• Collaboration in the area of contracts
• Close cooperation with the finance department of the University of Bern
• Administrative support of the third-year courses of the BSc Biology and the MSc Ecology & Evolution, coordination of events and exam dates, grade entry, creation of the timetable
• Administrative tasks/general correspondence, assistance with job postings, management of successor transactions, administrative organization of events
Requirements
• Completed commercial or comparable basic training, ideally in finance/accounting and experience in the area of responsibility
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Strong customer and service orientation
• Commitment to a diverse, fair, and inclusive work environment
• Attention to detail
• Efficient and independent work organization as well as a high sense of responsibility
• Teamwork skills
• Very good German and English skills in spoken and written form, additional languages (especially French) are an advantage
• Proficient in computer use (MS Office programs)
We offer
Application and Contact
Further information is gladly provided by the managing director of the IEE, Claudia Bank, at dir.iee@unibe.ch.
Please send your electronic application (cover letter in English, CV in German, English or French, certificates and diplomas) in a single PDF document by Friday, October 31, 2025 at the latest to dir.iee@unibe.ch .
The position is limited to one year, with the intention of permanent employment. Remuneration is according to cantonal guidelines.
