What does a Department Secretary do?

You support the department head with organization and advice.

What education does Department Secretary require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Department Secretary earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 78'000, mid ~CHF CHF 100'000 per year (approximate).

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Department Secretary

Business & Administration

The department secretaries support and advise the head of department/directorate. They coordinate business activities at departmental and management level. They have direct responsibility for processing individual subject areas.

Entry

~CHF 78'000

CHF 6'500/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 138'000

CHF 11'500/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Department Secretary

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 78'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science3/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance8/10

🎨 Creativity3/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)5/10

✨ AI Risk5/10

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