Scientific Programmes Assistant - 1 year

Manpower; Lugano; On-site; CHF 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower in Switzerland is seeking a junior training administrative professional to support the planning and development of scientific programmes and events. You will manage scientific committees and invited speakers, coordinate meetings and travel, handle abstract management, and assist with online programmes and event communications.

The role requires a degree or administrative experience, strong MS Office skills, excellent organizational and communication abilities, and fluency in English

Qualifications

• A degree or professional administrative experience in an office environment.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken at C2 level).
• Experience in event management or interest in scientific publications

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and development of scientific programmes for events.
• Manage Scientific Committees and invited speakers, including coordinating meetings and travel arraangements.
• Support abstract management, including submission processes and communication with presenters.
• Help with the preparation and updating of online programmes and event-related communications.
• Collaborate with external agencies for travel, accommodation, and other logistical needs.
• Provide general administrative support to the department, including meeting minutes and expense reimbursement processing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English fluency (C2)

Education

Degree or administrative experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Founded in 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Manpower is a leading international human resources company. Located in 75 countries worldwide, with over 3’000 branches, Manpower responds to the needs of its 400’000 customers.

Specialists in the recruitment and selection of permanent and temporary personnel in various economic sectors, we have been existing in Switzerland for over 60 years with more than 300 employees in more than 40 branches.

For our estimated client, we are looking for a junior professional to be hired in a training administrative function.

TASKS:

• Assist in the preparation and development of scientific programmes for events.

• Manage Scientific Committees and invited speakers, including coordinating meetings and travel arraangements.

• Support abstract management, including submission processes and communication with presenters.

• Help with the preparation and updating of online programmes and event-related communications.

• Collaborate with external agencies for travel, accommodation, and other logistical needs.

• Provide general administrative support to the department, including meeting minutes and expense reimbursement processing.

SKILLS:

• A degree or professional administrative experience in an office environment.

• Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken at C2 level)

• Experience in event management or interest in scientific publications