Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
Exchange Coordinator Incoming, 80%
- 10 November 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
The ZHdK is a leading art school in Europe with diverse programs. Join a vibrant community of students from over 75 countries!
Tasks
- Support incoming exchange students through their entire process.
- Promote mobility opportunities at ZHdK and organize events.
- Manage scholarships and coordinate with partner universities.
Skills
- Experience in higher education and international environments required.
- Strong communication in German and English is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is preferred.
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About the job
The ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe, with around 2100 Bachelor’s and Master’s students. 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 work is publicly presented.
In the Mobility Office area, we are looking for support in organising and promoting incoming student mobility as well as for the Access programme for refugees:
In the Mobility Office area, we are looking for support in organising and promoting incoming student mobility as well as for the Access programme for refugees:
Exchange Coordinator Incoming, 80%
Your tasks
- Advising and supporting exchange students throughout the entire cycle: advice, application process, coordination with departments, visas, accommodation, etc.
- Information and promotion of mobility at ZHdK
- Organisation of events for exchange and international students
- Responsibility for scholarship contributions
- Management of the Mobility-Online platform for student mobility
- Responsibility for mobility-related content on the ZHdK inter- and intranet sites
- Coordination of housing (WOKO and other providers)
- Advising and front desk service for students and prospective students - together with the Student Advice and Student Lifecycle Management teams
- Participation in the further development of existing processes into the new Student Affairs structures of the Vice-Rectorate for Education
- Support of the Access programme for refugees, documentation and information work, networking within ZHdK and with relevant external bodies and universities, participation in internal projects and cooperation projects with other institutions (e.g. VSS Perspektiven-Studium, Uni4Refugees)
- Contact with partner universities, participation in network meetings and cooperation projects on mobility and refugee topics
Your profile
For this varied role, we are looking for a flexible, team- and service-oriented as well as loyal personality with an independent and efficient working style. You take responsibility, can set priorities well, present yourself convincingly and adapt well to change processes. You communicate confidently in German and English and appreciate open exchange within the team. You are familiar with the usual Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Teams, OneNote) and ideally have some experience with the Mobility-Online platform. Experience in the higher education sector and in international affairs rounds off your profile.
What you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in an open, well-networked team in the exciting and stimulating context of an internationally active art and design university. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Employment conditions are based on cantonal personnel legislation. Our benefits are varied and home office is possible by arrangement.
Your contacts for further information
Silja Kern ( silja.kern@zhdk.ch ), Head of Mobility Office
Irina Zgraggen ( irina.zgraggen@zhdk.ch ), HR Business Partner
Additional information about the Zurich University of the Arts can be found at www.zhdk.ch .
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by 25.11.2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications via the link (no email applications) for this position.
Interviews will take place on 1 and 2 December and on 8 and 10 December 2026 (second interview).
