Management Assistant (FPE)  (Region Bern):
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A management assistant takes on a variety of tasks to support managers. The aim is to relieve management in organizational, administrative and sometimes strategic matters. Typical management assistant tasks may include

• Coordination of appointments and meetings: planning, organization and follow-up of meetings as well as calendar management.
• Communication and correspondence: Drafting e-mails, minutes and business letters as well as internal and external communication.
• Support in the decision-making process: Preparation of information, creation of presentations and evaluations for the management.
• Planning and organization: collaboration on projects, conducting research and preparing documents for important decisions.
• Partial employee management: In some cases, this may also include the coordination of smaller teams or the management of projects.

Management assistants therefore make an important contribution to efficiency and target achievement within an organization. The exact tasks can vary depending on the industry, company size and individual position.

Important: The exact nature of this role may vary depending on the school or training provider. For binding information on management assistant training, we recommend contacting the respective school directly. The question can be forwarded directly to the desired school using the following contact form.

The average salary as a management assistant in Switzerland is around CHF 83,000 per year. However, the actual salary can vary significantly depending on the situation.

Current wage analyses show the following orientation for wages as a management assistant:

• Average annual salary: approx. CHF 70'000 - 76'000
• Typical total remuneration (incl. bonuses/allowances): up to CHF 85,000
• Range: around CHF 57,000 to over 110,000

The following factors have a significant influence on salary:

• Region: In urban centers such as Zurich or Geneva, wages are generally higher than in rural areas.
• Company and sector: Large companies or international groups often pay above-average salaries.
• Function and responsibility: Those who take on management tasks or manage projects independently usually earn more.
• Training and qualifications: A sound continuing education, further training or a federal certificate has a positive effect on your salary.
• Professional experience: The more experience you have, the higher your salary will usually be.
• Age and individual career: Personal career paths and specializations influence the classification.

The salary range is typically between CHF 57,000 and CHF 110,000 per year. These figures are intended as a guide. Further details on the individual situation are required for a precise assessment. Training providers also have empirical values on salaries; to enquire about these, please use our contact form.

Entry into a professional career as a management assistant is usually achieved through sound continuing education, further training. The recommended qualification is the Federal Professional Examination for Management Assistant with a certificate. This continuing education, management assistant is designed to be practice-oriented and prepares students specifically for demanding assistance and coordination tasks in management or upper management.

An overview of the most important information about becoming a management assistant:

• Requirements: Completed vocational education and training (VET), professional experience in the administrative field and good knowledge of organization, communication and languages
• Duration: As a rule, continuing education, further training lasts two semesters and is offered on a part-time basis
• Contents: Topics such as business management, project management, communication, law, economics and human resources
• Degree: Swiss Federal Certificate in Management Assistance, recognized throughout Switzerland
• Career prospects: Employment in assistant functions at management level, in SMEs, large companies or non-profit organizations

Continuing education, further training as a management assistant provides a solid basis for a responsible position in management support. Those who choose this path benefit from a recognized qualification with good career opportunities.

Important: The exact requirements and details of the Management Assistant course may vary depending on the school. In order to obtain binding information, you should contact the desired educational institution directly. The following contact form can be used to easily forward your question to the desired school.

As a rule, the following requirements apply for admission to the Management Assistant continuing education, Higher Education to become a Management Assistant with Federal Diploma of Higher Education:

• Commercial qualification (Federal VET Diploma): A completed apprenticeship as a commercial clerk Federal VET Diploma is the most common basis.
• Federal Vocational Baccalaureate or equivalent: This includes a Specialized Baccalaureate, Federal Vocational Baccalaureate or Baccalaureate. Comparable qualifications can also be recognized.
• Other Federal VET Diploma qualifications with professional experience: Persons with another Federal VET Diploma or with a qualification as an office assistant may also be admitted if at least four years of relevant professional experience can be proven.
• Exceptions and equivalence examinations: In certain cases, a different educational pathway can also lead to admission, for example through recognition of equivalence by the examination board.

These requirements help to ensure that participants have the necessary administrative and business management skills to benefit optimally from continuing education, further training as a management assistant.

Important: The specific admission to the management assistant continuing, further education training is checked by the respective school or institution. It is therefore worth clarifying the requirements directly with the desired school. Use our contact form to forward your question directly to the appropriate school.

The specialist certificate in management assistance opens up a wide range of prospects for professional development. Depending on your interests and career goals, there are various recognized opportunities for further training as a management assistant:

• HR certificate (Human Resources)
  In-depth knowledge of human resources and new career opportunities in the field of human resources
• Specialist certificate in finance and accounting
  Qualification for specialist and management tasks in the financial sector
• Diploma in Business Administration CHE
  Broad-based continuing education, further training in business administration with a focus on management, organization and corporate governance
• Postgraduate studies in Higher Education in Management and Leadership
  Deepening leadership skills for responsible roles in middle to upper management

These further training opportunities as a management assistant build on the skills acquired in management assistance and expand specialist knowledge specifically for new areas of responsibility.

Important: The admission requirements and focus of further training opportunities as a management assistant can vary depending on the school. To find the right continuing education, further training and to ensure that all requirements are met, it is worth contacting your chosen school directly. Use our contact form to do this.

A management assistant takes on central tasks in company management and ensures that managers can work efficiently. Typical activities include:

• Administrative support for managers: Relief for organizational and administrative tasks in day-to-day business.
• Independent office organization: planning, coordination and handling of administrative processes.
• Organization of projects and events: Sharing responsibility for the implementation and coordination of internal and external events.
• Information and communication management: creating publications, processing business correspondence and structuring and forwarding relevant information.
• Hub within the company: As the central point of contact for managers, employees and external bodies, an important interface function is assumed.

The tasks of a management assistant show how varied and responsible the role is in the management sector. The specific activities may vary slightly depending on the industry and size of the company.

Important: Each school can set its own priorities for the management assistant or management assistant training program. For binding information, we recommend contacting the desired school directly. Use our contact form to forward your question directly to the appropriate school.