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“I work at UZH”

Administrative and technical staff at the University of Zurich share what makes their workplace special. From engaging responsibilities and a strong culture of appreciation to a healthy work-life balance and broad opportunities for professional development, their experiences reflect UZH’s commitment to its people and their careers.

  • Fitim Asipi, Head of Strategic Procurement at the Directorate for Real Estate and Facility Management: “What I appreciate most about my job is the support and the many opportunities I’m given to grow and learn new skills.”
    Fitim Asipi, Head of Strategic Procurement at the Directorate for Real Estate and Facility Management: “What I appreciate most about my job is the support and the many opportunities I’m given to grow and learn new skills.”
  • Irene Rilko, Executive Assistant at the Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care: “I’m grateful that my boss and the professors at the institute trust me to get the job done. They regularly show their appreciation for my independent way of working and my commitment.”
    Irene Rilko, Executive Assistant at the Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care: “I’m grateful that my boss and the professors at the institute trust me to get the job done. They regularly show their appreciation for my independent way of working and my commitment.”
  • David Meier, Head IT Training, Customer Relations and Licensing in the Central IT Office: “Outside of my job, I’m politically active in my local community. My part-time role allows me to complete my work tasks as well as live up to my responsibilities as a politician.”
    David Meier, Head IT Training, Customer Relations and Licensing in the Central IT Office: “Outside of my job, I’m politically active in my local community. My part-time role allows me to complete my work tasks as well as live up to my responsibilities as a politician.”
  • Nataliia Vidanova-Kotschner, Project Manager & Business Analyst for Digitalization in the Central IT Office: “I work with experts from different fields. This interdisciplinary exchange encourages innovative ideas that I can help shape, which I really appreciate.”
    Nataliia Vidanova-Kotschner, Project Manager & Business Analyst for Digitalization in the Central IT Office: “I work with experts from different fields. This interdisciplinary exchange encourages innovative ideas that I can help shape, which I really appreciate.”
  • Bernhard Joehr, Head of Grants Management at the Finance Office: “The wide variety of tasks I do and the many different people and organizations I work with enable me to keep developing.”
    Bernhard Joehr, Head of Grants Management at the Finance Office: “The wide variety of tasks I do and the many different people and organizations I work with enable me to keep developing.”
  • Christian Rappel, Project Manager UNIversum in the Strategic Projects: “When building up the intranet, I see myself as a mediator between what the employees need and what’s technologically possible. I especially appreciate the respectful and open interactions with each other at UZH.”
    Christian Rappel, Project Manager UNIversum in the Strategic Projects: “When building up the intranet, I see myself as a mediator between what the employees need and what’s technologically possible. I especially appreciate the respectful and open interactions with each other at UZH.”
  • David Biedermann, Project Manager Building Technology at the Directorate for Real Estate and Facility Management: “As a member of the project team for large construction projects, I can help shape the future of our campus. Combining a part-time role and exciting tasks in a technically demanding environment is the perfect fit for me.”
    David Biedermann, Project Manager Building Technology at the Directorate for Real Estate and Facility Management: “As a member of the project team for large construction projects, I can help shape the future of our campus. Combining a part-time role and exciting tasks in a technically demanding environment is the perfect fit for me.”
  • Annina Maria Clerici Carrillo, General Manager at the Department of Psychology: “My work as general manager of a department means I work hand in hand with highly motivated people in administration, coordination and IT. It’s great that researchers and teaching staff appreciate our commitment.”
    Annina Maria Clerici Carrillo, General Manager at the Department of Psychology: “My work as general manager of a department means I work hand in hand with highly motivated people in administration, coordination and IT. It’s great that researchers and teaching staff appreciate our commitment.”
  • Patrick Zimmermann, Controller in the Finance Office: “In Controlling, I get to know the different worlds of the faculties and central administrative units. I was also supported when I undertook continuing education, which I really appreciate.”
    Patrick Zimmermann, Controller in the Finance Office: “In Controlling, I get to know the different worlds of the faculties and central administrative units. I was also supported when I undertook continuing education, which I really appreciate.”
  • Emilija Erić, Construction Project Manager at the Directorate for Real Estate and Facility Management: “I like the varied real estate portfolio and the opportunity to try out different areas and develop my skills. I’m particularly impressed with the leadership style at the Directorate for Real Estate and Facility Management, which embraces personal responsibility, trust and openness.
    Emilija Erić, Construction Project Manager at the Directorate for Real Estate and Facility Management: “I like the varied real estate portfolio and the opportunity to try out different areas and develop my skills. I’m particularly impressed with the leadership style at the Directorate for Real Estate and Facility Management, which embraces personal responsibility, trust and openness."
  • Susanne Arlt, HR representative at the Department of Political Science: “As an HR representative, I come into contact with everyone, from teaching assistants to professors. I value this exchange as well as the liberties I have in combining my specialist knowledge and creativity to find good solutions.”
    Susanne Arlt, HR representative at the Department of Political Science: “As an HR representative, I come into contact with everyone, from teaching assistants to professors. I value this exchange as well as the liberties I have in combining my specialist knowledge and creativity to find good solutions.”

Photography: Sabina Bobst, Zurich | Graphic Design: Susanne Hofer, Zurich