Consulate General of Switzerland in New York

12.05.2015
JOB OPENING
The Consulate General of Switzerland in New York is looking for a

VISA OFFICER
Part time 40%
st
July 1 , 2015-April 30, 2016
Temporary contract
The Consulate General of Switzerland in New York is seeking a qualified candidate for a 40 % as Visa
st
Specialist from July 1 , 2015 until April 30, 2016.
This position calls for an individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to operate in a
service environment with international clientele. The candidate must have experience in administration
with all relevant computer skills. Multi-tasking is required to handle the volume of cases, and in stressful
situations this person is capable of performing the tasks of the job in a courteous and professional
manner. Training in will be provided.

Key activities:

Conduct visa interviews

Assess visa applications
Understand and implement the current Schengen visa regulations
Operate specific software in addition to standard programs like Word and Excel
Correspondence in German and/or French with Swiss authorities

Required qualifications and skills:

(Please do not apply if you do not meet all requirements listed below)

Cross cultural and interpersonal skills (multinational clientele)

Ability to place emphasis on courtesy in customer relations
Possess high level of proficiency in English and German; good knowledge of French or Italian is
a plus
Completed a university degree or Swiss degree in commerce
Strong decision making skills and able to work independently and under pressure
Ability to handle deadlines and high workloads
Ability to multitask and work in a team setting
Previous work experience in a related field or administration with strong customer service.

We offer:

Inviting work atmosphere in a foreign government representation

Competitive salary and benefits package
100% matching in 401 k plan
3 weeks paid vacation
Some American and Swiss holidays
Location in midtown Manhattan

To Apply:
Please send your resume, a letter of interest and salary expectations no later than May 29th, 2015
in electronic format (word or pdf) to job-cgny@eda.admin.ch Please write into the subject line Visa
Officer to ensure timely processing of your application. Any incomplete application will be
disregarded. Please do not contact the Consulate General or the Permanent Mission. Only those
who are chosen for an interview will be contacted.