Overview
Administrative Assistant – Working Student (60%) Jobs in Basel Metropolitan Area at MDPI
Title: Administrative Assistant – Working Student (60%)
Company: MDPI
Location: Basel Metropolitan Area
The Administrative Assistant, supports the Communications & Marketing team by contributing to public affairs, event coordination, and administrative processes. This role offers practical exposure to international collaboration and academic publishing within a structured and supportive environment.
As part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment, this role requires working fully on-site.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Support the coordination of editor agreements and administrative processes
- Help organize conferences and networking events (research, logistics, follow-ups)
- Assist with reports, presentations, and internal communication
- Track tasks, tickets, and open items across teams
- Support outreach and networking activities
- You will communicate primarily in English, our corporate language.
Requirements
- Student Status: Currently enrolled in a university or higher education institution
- Language Skills: Fluent in English (C1); German (C1) is also required
- Technical Skills: Confident use of MS Office and digital tools for document management
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Keen attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented mindset
What We Offer
- Salary: CHF 25.00 per hour (gross)
- Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience in legal processes and compliance
- Flexible Schedule: Designed to fit your academic commitments
- Dynamic Environment: A friendly and international team
- Fringe Benefits: Premium insurance coverage paid by MDPI, daily breakfast, monthly team lunches, annual team-building event
If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving:
- A resume (EN) including personal information, past & current education,
- Copy of ID and Diplomas
- If available: reference letters and certificates.
About MDPI
Headquartered in Switzerland, MDPI is a fully Open Access publisher with a portfolio of more than 500 journals across all scientific disciplines. To date, MDPI has published the works of over 4.5 million researchers, collaborating with an extensive network of academic institutions and scientific societies worldwide. Above all, MDPI is committed to ensuring that high-quality research is freely accessible to readers across the globe.
Initiatives
At MDPI, we develop and maintain various platforms in order to better serve the scientific community. Please find here-below a list of our main platforms:
https://www.mdpi.com
https://www.mdpi.com/books/
https://sciprofiles.com
https://sciforum.net
https://www.scilit.net
https://www.preprints.org
https://encyclopedia.pub
