Scientific Assistant in the Financial Aid Specialist Staff

Kanton Zürich Bildungsdirektion Amt für Jugend und Berufsberatung Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in im Fachstab Finanzielle Hilfen 80% Good for life--that is our motto. As part of the Bildungsdirektion of the Kanton Zürich, the Amt für Jugend und Berufsberatung (AJB) is responsible for services in the area of child and youth welfare as well as career counseling. 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 work 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 concept-strong personality as of 1. February 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 reportings * Media work for the Financial Aid area and interface to INA (Informationsagentur) 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 writing expenditure authorizations and basic understanding of procurement processes in the public sector * Independent, structured way of working and strong conceptual skills * Excellent ability to express oneself and precise communication * Joy in shaping 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 * Workplace in a central location only a few minutes' walk from Zürich HB [Apply now](< >) j4id10465527jm j4it1145jm j4iy26jm