Senior Executive Assistant

Your tasks ## This position is aimed at an experienced personality who is accustomed to acting at the highest executive level. With precision, foresight, and a strong sense of priorities, you will manage complex processes and reliably bring topics to completion. You move confidently within the interface of science, politics, administration, and business and know how to professionally accompany a wide variety of stakeholders at eye level. • Forward-looking management of a complex agenda as well as preparation, coordination, and follow-up of matters for the Chief of Staff • Independent preparation of correspondence, dossiers, and presentations • Preparation and follow-up of meetings • Planning and support for visits by high-ranking guests from science, politics, business, and international organizations • Organization of events as well as national and international travel • Ensuring efficient processes as well as continuous improvement of administrative processes • Collaboration in the directorate secretariat as well as deputy for the Head of Directorate Secretariat and support for cross-cutting leadership and coordination tasks Your profile ## • Several years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Directorate Assistant, or in a comparable demanding assistant function in the environment of a directorate, executive management, or staff units • Strong organizational skills, high degree of personal responsibility, and excellent prioritization skills • Proficient German language skills as well as very good English skills • Highest standards of quality, accuracy, and reliability • Confident appearance, diplomatic skill, and enjoyment in dealing with demanding internal and external stakeholders • Rapid comprehension, pragmatic solution orientation, and the ability to remain calm and focused even under time pressure • High discretion, loyalty, and trustworthiness We offer ## Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic cooperation. In addition to systematic induction, you will benefit from individual development opportunities and our strong training culture. For concerns regarding the optimal reconciliation of career and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and on-site facilities. For technical information, please contact Sandra Denk, Tel. +41 56 310 47 46. We look forward to your online application (Index No. 1100). Paul Scherrer Institut, People & Culture, Chantal Büchi, 5232 Villigen PSI, Schweiz