Overview
University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons is an interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial higher education institution with a personal atmosphere. Whether you come straight out of university or have many years of practical experience: with us, you will find a job that challenges you and supports you. Your tasks are diverse and you will continuously expand your wealth of experience.
We are stronger together! This is true both in our day-to-day working environment and in our endeavours to achieve our goals. We can only fulfil our vision with satisfied, targeted and independent employees who show each other mutual respect. Team spirit is therefore at the heart of the activities we perform in fulfilling our fourfold performance mandate and is developed continuously. We also attach great importance to the diversity of our employees and ensuring equal opportunities.
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Overview
The University of Applied Sciences of Graubünden is an interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial institution with a personal atmosphere. Whether you’re coming straight from college or have many years of professional experience, you’ll find a job here that challenges and supports you. Your responsibilities will be diverse, and you’ll continually expand your wealth of experience.
Together, we are stronger. This applies both to our daily work environment and to achieving our goals. Only with satisfied, goal-oriented, and independent employees who respect one another can we fulfill our vision. The team spirit is therefore at the forefront of fulfilling our four-fold mission (teaching, research, continuing education, and service projects) and is constantly being further developed. Diversity and equality among all employees are also very important to us.
Employment Terms and Benefits
We foster a culture of informality among ourselves and are proud of our open and collaborative work environment. Our employees bring a wide range of expertise and experience to the table, which contributes to an inspiring and dynamic work environment.
Learn more about our employment terms and conditions here. These are based on the Personnel Act and the Personnel Ordinance of the Canton of Graubünden.
Benefits at a Glance
Our employees enjoy the following benefits, among others:
- At least 6 weeks of vacation per year
- Flexible work schedules and remote work options
- Financial and time support for training and continuing education
- 3 weeks of personal professional development per year for research and teaching staff
- In-house professional development programs (such as language and specialized courses)
- Discretionary and performance-based bonuses
- Special family allowances and reimbursement of third-party childcare costs
- Discounted sports programs
- Discounted dining options
- Discounts on mobile phone plans, fleet discounts, and event discounts
- Supplementary insurance benefits
- Long-service gifts
- Various internal events and activities
Vacation and Working Hours
Vacation
Our employees are entitled to the following annual vacation time:
- 30 working days up to age 50
- up to age 60: 32.5 working days
- 35 working days from age 60 onward
Working Hours
We support work-life balance through flexible work schedules and part-time positions. The workweek for full-time employees is 43 hours. Remote work is an option, provided it is compatible with the job.
Human Resources Development
We actively promote training and continuing education, provide targeted professional development for our employees, and facilitate career planning tailored to different life stages. We offer attractive programs to support continuing education, such as master’s and doctoral studies. Faculty and research staff also benefit from three weeks of personal professional development per year, as well as the opportunity to undertake a paid professional development project.
The University of Applied Sciences of Graubünden is a member of HEM-Suisse (Higher Education Management). The association is committed to fostering a shared understanding of leadership and management at universities of applied sciences (FH) and colleges of education (PH). Senior staff members can attend continuing education courses offered by HEM-Suisse.
Family and Career
We support parents with flexible and family-friendly employment terms, work schedule options, and additional benefits.
Maternity Leave and Compensation for the Other Parent
We provide 16 weeks of paid maternity leave. During this time, 100 percent of the salary is paid. The other new parent is entitled to 13 days of paid leave following the birth.
Special Social Allowances
Our employees receive a special social allowance if they are responsible for children for whom family allowances are paid. For full-time employment, this amounts to CHF 220 per month per family. The special social allowance is paid in addition to the child or education allowance.
Contribution to Third-Party Childcare Costs
We provide financial support to our employees for external child care and cover up to one-third of the associated costs.
Sports and Health
As part of our Workplace Health Management program, we provide health-promoting initiatives to support and promote the long-term health of our employees.Among other things, we offer the following programs:
Sports Program
The University Sports Program offers all employees a wide range of opportunities for physical activity—whether during lunch breaks or after work.
Counseling Services
Employees have access to a free, external counseling service provided by Movis.
Events and Organizations
We value respectful relationships. We cultivate these relationships in particular through our annual events, such as the summer event, the employee gathering, and the New Year’s or end-of-semester receptions. Interested in music or literature? The book club, the film club, and the FH Graubünden Choir welcome new participants. At the lunch seminar, colleagues present the latest research findings, and you can improve your foreign language skills in the English Conversation Class or the Romansh course. And after retirement, the Alumni Association warmly welcomes everyone.
Workplace Culture
Sustainability
At the University of Applied Sciences, sustainability is not only put into practice but also researched and taught. Learn more about our commitment here.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Equality for all employees is very important to us. We know how crucial the diversity of our workforce is to our growth. Our Office for Diversity and Equal Opportunity therefore supports the University of Applied Sciences in promoting equal opportunity and diversity through consulting, policy development, and the implementation of measures to support work-life balance.
Participation Committee
The Participation Commission aims to represent the interests of employees and students at the University of Applied Sciences. Our employees have the opportunity to get involved in the Participation Commission and thus contribute to important personnel and strategic decisions.
Whistleblowing Office
We place great value on a corporate culture based on trust and respect. Misconduct in the workplace or within the institution should be identified and reported to an independent whistleblowing office.
Insurance
Occupational Pension Plan
As an independent public-law institution of the Canton of Graubünden, we are affiliated with the Graubünden Pension Fund. This fund offers various savings plan options tailored to the needs of our employees.
Continued Pay in Case of Illness or Accident
In the event of illness or accident, our employees are entitled to 100 percent continued pay for up to 24 months. In the event of an accident, employees working 8 or more hours per week are covered worldwide for private hospital care.
Facts, Mission, and Values
Mission and Values
Learn more about our mission and values here.
Organization
Learn here how we’re organized.
Numbers
Learn more about our current figures here.
6 Steps to a New Job
Here is an overview of our application process. We look forward to receiving your application.
Living and Working in Graubünden
Chur ist die Hauptstadt des Kantons Graubünden, der grössten Ferienregion der Schweiz. Weltweit bekannte Ferienorte wie Arosa, Davos Klosters, Flims Laax Falera, Lenzerheide und St. Moritz befinden sich in unmittelbarer Nähe zu Chur und sind schnell zu erreichen. Als einzige Stadt der Schweiz besitzt Chur mit Brambrüesch ein eigenes Sommer- und Wintersportgebiet. Sie möchten mehr über Ihren potenziellen zukünftigen Arbeitsort erfahren? Erfahren Sie mehr auf dieser Seite oder besuchen Sie die Seite naturmetropole.ch.
Chur is the capital of the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland’s largest vacation region. World-renowned vacation destinations such as Arosa, Davos Klosters, Flims Laax Falera, Lenzerheide, and St. Moritz are located in the immediate vicinity of Chur and are easily accessible. Chur is the only city in Switzerland to have its own summer and winter sports area, Brambrüesch. Would you like to learn more about your potential future place of work? Find out more on this page or visit naturmetropole.ch.
Apprentices
We also train apprentices. Find out more about our wide range of apprenticeship opportunities.
Contact
Do you have any questions about working at the University of Applied Sciences of Graubünden? Please feel free to get in touch – we’ll be happy to help.
E-Mail: personal@clutterfhgr.ch
