Program Manager / Program Manageress

Program Manager for the ETH Accelerator

80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term

ETH Entrepreneurship is the staff unit of the Vice President Knowledge Transfer and Corporate Relations, promoting entrepreneurship at ETH and supporting aspiring ETH founders in launching their new ventures. ETH spin-offs are deep technology ventures based on research results from ETH Zurich, with more than 30 ETH spin-offs founded each year.

Project Background

The Pioneer Fellowship Deep-Tech Incubation Program is a highly successful initiative that has been running for 15 years. ETH start-ups are technology companies built on the knowledge of their founders acquired at ETH Zurich. With the anticipated introduction of the new ETH start-up label in 2025, we expect to see 40-60 ETH start-ups per year. To support these start-ups, ETH Zurich is launching an acceleration program in collaboration with UBS this fall. We are excited to expand our team with a Program Manager for the ETH Accelerator.

Job Description

In this role, you will report directly to the Head of the Accelerator Program. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordination and development of the Accelerator Program
• Planning and organizing the program schedule
• Managing the selection process
• Interacting with stakeholders, including applicants and the evaluation committee
• Organizing and running entrepreneurship workshops, bootcamps, and community events
• Tracking and analyzing the program’s success and gathering participant feedback
• Acting as the primary point of contact for Accelerator Fellows during the three-month program
• Supporting the management of the Pioneer Fellowship Deep-Tech Incubation Program
• Collaborating with the ETH Entrepreneurship team and other ETH units such as ETH Foundation, ETH Transfer, Student Project House, and ETH Entrepreneur Club

Profile

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A university degree, ideally in a technical field
• 2-5 years of experience in the start-up or venture incubation field
• A passion for driving entrepreneurial excellence
• A highly motivated, entrepreneurial spirit with proactive initiative
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• An appreciation for diverse perspectives and the ability to integrate them with your own ideas
• Proficiency in management, organizational, and coordination tasks
• Fluency in English and German

This position is fixed-term at 80-100% and is available immediately, initially for one year with the option to extend for the duration of the Accelerator Program. From November to January and April to June, presence in the office is required every Thursday, including evening community events.

Workplace

At ETH Zurich, we foster a vibrant working environment that encourages team collaboration and innovative thinking.

We Offer

• Training opportunities
• Career development perspectives
• Support programs (e.g., mentoring) and networks
• A positive team culture and composition
• Favorable working environment and employment conditions
• Commitment to diversity, including flexible working hours, the possibility for part-time work, and remote work options

We Value Diversity

In alignment with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity, and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to learn how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

Curious? So Are We.

We look forward to receiving your online application using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For further information about ETH Entrepreneurship, please visit our website at www.entrepreneurship.ethz.ch. If you have questions regarding the position, please reach out to Dr. Cornelia Walther at Show e-mail.ch">Show e-mail, Head of the ETH Accelerator Program (no applications).

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities, specializing in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research, and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an inspiring environment for excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, we forge connections all over the world to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.