The administrative director manages the following departments:

  • Building development
  • Facility management
  • Finances
  • Human resources
  • IT services
  • University library
  • University sport and
  • Staff administrative directorate

The administrative director is responsible for

  • the service centers
  • the financial assets
  • the Botanical Garden and
  • Unitectra (technology transfer)

The administrative director represents the executive board of the University Bern in

  • the cantonal government
  • the cantonal administration
  • the city of Berne
  • Insel Group
  • other universities and
  • other stakeholders relevant to the University of Bern