Research Associate in the Specialist Staff Financial Aid 80%

Research Associate in the Specialist Staff Financial Aid 80% #

Fürs Leben gut-so is our motto. As part of the Education Department of the Canton of Zürich, the Amt für Jugend und Berufsberatung (AJB) is responsible for services in the field of child and youth welfare as well as in vocational guidance. Children, adolescents, and families are at the center of our work. We advocate for them every day with a lot of passion and commitment.

The Financial Aid area in the AJB examines applications for financial support for individuals and for organizations that advocate for people - from scholarships and loans to maintenance assistance and subsidies for non-profit projects and services.

For the specialist staff of the Financial Aid area, we are looking for a forward-looking, independent, and conceptually strong personality starting February 1, 2027, or by arrangement.

Your tasks ###

• Collaboration in the Subsidies Coordination Office, in particular application review, processing of expenditure authorizations and payments, as well as support in the further development of the coordination office
• Development and implementation of projects for service development and for the optimization of structures and processes in the Financial Aid area (departments and specialist staff)
• Creation of reports
• Media work for the Financial Aid area and interface to INA (Information Agency)

Your profile ###

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Management, Law, or Social Work; other disciplines with proven relevant professional experience are also welcome
• several years of professional experience, preferably in a cantonal environment
• experience in the implementation or management of projects
• routine in drafting expenditure authorizations and basic understanding of procurement processes in the public sector
• independent, structured way of working and strong conceptual abilities
• excellent expressive ability and precise communication
• enjoyment in designing change processes and perseverance in pursuing goals
• humor and high social competence

We offer you ###

• A challenging task in a meaningful environment
• Good infrastructure as well as social benefits, flexible working models (Flexwork) and cantonal employment conditions
• Place of work in a central location only a few minutes' walk from Zürich HB

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to your complete online application. Applications from employment agencies as well as applications via e-mail will not be considered for this vacancy.

To answer questions, Jeanine Zimmermann, Head of Financial Aid, is happy to assist you (Telephone 043 258 48 74, E-mail: jeanine.zimmermann@ajb.zh.ch).