Research Associate in the Financial Aid Specialist Staff - Processes & Projects

Research Associate in the Financial Aid Specialist Staff - Processes & Projects Amt für Jugend und Berufsberatung Research Associate in the Financial Aid Specialist Staff - Processes & Projects 80% Good for life – that is our motto. As part of the Department of Education 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 vocational 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 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 concept-strong personality as of 1. October 2026 or by arrangement. Your tasks Further development and optimization of the Subsidies Coordination Office with a focus on process improvement, development of the portfolio, and implementation of the strategy Financial examination of subsidy applications in close exchange with specialists from other service areas and the management staff Support for the Financial Aid area in further projects to optimize processes in the Maintenance Assistance and Scholarships departments Creation of statistics and evaluations Your profile Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Economic Law, or Public Management Several years of professional experience, preferably in the public sector Know-how in the areas of fiduciary services, auditing, or financial controlling Experience in leading projects with corresponding further training Independent, structured way of working and strong conceptual skills Excellent expression 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 A 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 Have we piqued 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. For answering questions, Jeanine, Head of Financial Aid, is at your disposal (E-mail: write e-mail (<>)). jpid2fd6023jm jit0730jm jiy26jm