CompensationSalary commensurate to qualifications and experience; conditions similar to University of Bern.
Requirements2+ yrs exp · EU/EFTA permit
How you match
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Skills
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CommunicationBudget managementteamworkSwiss lawProposal creationAdministrative skills in laboratory settingsTechnical program managementContract administrationInterpersonal communicationStakeholder engagementEthical compliancePublic Accounting
Languages
EnglishGerman
Compensation
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Salary commensurate to qualifications and experience; conditions similar to University of Bern.
The role
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01Managing the foundation budget, including balancing the previous year's budget, tracking the current year’s budget, and providing budget projections for future years.
02Managing and tracking in real time the institute’s expenditures and the individual scientific initiative expenditures.
03Managing the legal obligations of the ISSI foundation related to accounting and reporting.
04Supporting the interface with the funding agencies: supporting preparation of funding proposals and yearly status reports.
05Supporting the Executive Director and the Directorate in the budget reporting to the ISSI stakeholders.
06Supporting the interface of ISSI with its legal and accounting company.
07Managing contracts for Staff and Discipline Scientists.
Requirements
↳Applicants for this position must have at least two years' experience in financial and administrative departments of organisations with significant annual budgets (> 1 million Swiss francs).
↳Experience with non-profit organisations and a proven knowledge of Swiss laws governing non-profit foundations as well as familiarity with scientific institutions are additional assets.
↳Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a small but diverse team and with the senior management in the Institute's Directorate.
↳Excellent English speaking and writing skills are indispensable for this position, together with excellent communication skills.
↳Experience in programme management will be highly valued.
Benefits
＋ISSI is an equal opportunity employer.
＋We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
