Bilingual Administrative Assistant Continuing Education

• 29 August 2026
• 100%
• Permanent position
• Fribourg

The Fribourg University of Applied Sciences of Business (HEG-FR) is a member of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO) and offers bilingual and trilingual programmes at bachelor and master levels.

Mission and area of activity

The person is responsible for all administrative and organisational tasks related to continuing education (Advanced Study Diplomas - DAS, Advanced Study Certificates - CAS, Microcertifications - MC and short courses), including course planning, management of lecturers and participants, as well as the organisation of events related to education.

• Plan the annual curricula of continuing education programmes
• Manage registrations, verify admission documents and prepare study contracts, regulations, class lists, etc.
• Ensure the processing of requests and follow-up of participants
• Monitor deadlines and receive pre- & post-course assignments
• Provide administrative support for certificate/diploma work or final projects
• Follow up with lecturers (intervention reminder emails, course materials, etc.)
• Prepare summaries of course evaluations
• Work in collaboration with the communication department to regularly update the website and communication materials, including specific content for continuing education social media, as well as information sessions
• Design and distribute newsletters to continuing education participants
• Prepare and manage events related to continuing education (graduation ceremonies, networking activities integrated into the curriculum and with alumni)

Your profile

• Higher diploma in administration/organisation (Bachelor in Business Administration or equivalent training)
• Extensive professional experience in a similar field
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently and in a team; collaborative spirit and ease in establishing effective exchanges; versatility, initiative
• Fluent in French or German with very good knowledge of English (minimum C1)
• Writing skills and ability to coordinate projects
• Ability to analyse, synthesise and process data
• Proficiency in IT and administrative tools (MS Office) and ability to learn new platforms
• Interest in adult education and ease in interacting with diverse audiences

Additional information

• Work rate: 70 - 80 %
• Information: Alfred Münger, Head of Continuing Education, Tel.: 026 429 63 51
• Start date: 1 January 2027 or date to be agreed
• Application deadline: 15 September 2026

Interested? We look forward to receiving your complete application file (cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas and work certificates). Please send it to us by clicking the "Apply" button below.