Part-Time Executive Assistant to the President (Intl Campus)

Franklin Switzerland; Sorengo; On-site; CHF 45,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

Franklin Switzerland in Lugano seeks an organized Executive Assistant to provide administrative, operational, and organizational support to the Office of the President. This part-time 50-70% on-campus role coordinates calendars, travel, meetings, Board administration, and institutional processes to keep executive priorities moving smoothly.

You will work closely with the President and Trustees, support Advancement, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness initiatives, and communicate

Qualifications

• 3+ years of executive support experience.
• Experience supporting senior leadership.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent English and Italian communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage the President's calendar and scheduling.
• Coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft and distribute executive documents in English and Italian.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel and visas.
• Prepare travel reimbursements.
• Maintain confidential records for the Office of the President.
• Support Board of Trustees administration.
• Assist with Advancement events and institutional meetings.
• Assist with accreditation and institutional effectiveness activities.
• Welcome visitors and respond to inquiries in English and Italian.

Skills

Bilingual English/Italian

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Confidentiality

Microsoft 365

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Slate

Qualtrics

Excel

Job description

Franklin Switzerland in Lugano seeks an organized Executive Assistant to provide administrative, operational, and organizational support to the Office of the President. This part-time 50-70% on-campus role coordinates calendars, travel, meetings, Board administration, and institutional processes to keep executive priorities moving smoothly.

You will work closely with the President and Trustees, support Advancement, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness initiatives, and communicate