Student Assistant / Student Assistant (Female) for Website Editing Support (WordPress) - Sustainability & Ethics in Education Initiative

Student Assistant for Support with Website Editing (WordPress) - Sustainability & Ethics in Education Initiative

10%-30%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Strategy and Analytics Team is dedicated to systematically integrating sustainability and ethics into teaching and learning. Our mission is to equip students to tackle global challenges such as climate change, resource justice, and ethical decision-making, empowering them to become agents of change for a better tomorrow.

Project Background

As part of the Sustainability & Ethics (S&E) Initiative, we have gathered teaching activities focused on sustainability from various ETH departments and partner universities (ENHANCE+). We are preparing to publish this collection on the existing Competence View website and other similar platforms, making innovative teaching practices visible, accessible, and easily adoptable for instructors. This effort facilitates knowledge exchange and supports high-quality teaching across the university and within the ENHANCE Alliance.

Job Description

As a student assistant, you will contribute to the S&E Initiative by assisting in the following areas:

• Website Editing: Supporting the preparation, structuring, and publishing of teaching examples on a WordPress-based platform.
• Workshop Organization: Assisting with logistical and administrative tasks, including scheduling, room bookings, and materials preparation.
• Literature Research: Conducting basic research related to sustainability and ethics in higher education.

Profile

• You are a Bachelor's or Master's student at a Swiss university.
• You are passionate about integrating sustainability and ethics into higher education.
• You demonstrate strong organizational skills, reliability, efficiency, and independence.
• You possess a positive 'can-do' attitude and appreciate providing feedback from a student perspective.
• You are proficient in MS Office applications.
• You have a basic knowledge of WordPress and a general affinity for digital tools and website editing.
• You communicate confidently and effectively in English; proficiency in German is an asset.

Workplace

Your work will take place within a dynamic and inclusive environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

We Offer

• Insight into a strategic educational project at ETH Zurich.
• Opportunities to work on relevant topics like sustainability and ethics in teaching.
• A platform to contribute valuable student perspectives.
• Opportunities to enhance your methodological and communication skills.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Sustainability

ETH Zurich values an inclusive culture, promoting equality of opportunity and nurturing a work and learning environment that respects the rights and dignity of all staff and students. For more information about our commitment to equal opportunities and diversity, please visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website. As sustainability is a core value for us, we are continuously working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So Are We.

We look forward to receiving your online application using the form below.

• Curriculum vitae (1-2 pages)
• Motivation letter
• Two references/contacts

Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology, renowned for its excellent education, cutting-edge research, and direct transfer of knowledge into society. With over 30,000 individuals from more than 120 countries, our university fosters independent thinking in an inspiring environment. Located in the heart of Europe, we collaborate globally to develop solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.