Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Scientific Associate in the Financial Assistance Specialist Unit 80%
- 02 November 2026
- 80%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the AJB in Zurich as a Scientific Employee in Financial Assistance. Contribute to meaningful support for children and families.
Tasks
- Assist in subsidy coordination, including application reviews and payments.
- Develop and optimize financial aid structures and processes.
- Create reports and handle media communications for financial aid.
Skills
- Master's degree in Business, Public Management, Law, or Social Work required.
- Strong conceptual skills and independent working style.
- Excellent communication and project management experience.
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About the job
Scientific Associate in the Financial Assistance Specialist Unit 80%Good for life – that is our motto. As part of the Education Directorate of the Canton of Zurich, the Office for Youth and Career Counselling (AJB) is responsible for services in the area of child and youth welfare as well as career counselling. Children, young people and families are at the heart of our work. We dedicate ourselves to them daily with great passion and commitment.
The Financial Assistance department at AJB reviews applications for financial support for individuals and organisations that advocate for people – from scholarships and loans to alimony assistance and subsidies for non-profit projects and services.
For the specialist unit of the Financial Assistance department, we are seeking a forward-looking, self-reliant and conceptually strong individual starting 1 February 2027 or by arrangement.
Your tasks
- Collaboration in the Subsidy Coordination Office, especially application review, processing of expenditure approvals and payments, as well as support in the further development of the Coordination Office
- Development and implementation of initiatives for service development and optimisation of structures and processes in the Financial Assistance area (departments and specialist unit)
- Preparation of reports
- Media work for the Financial Assistance area and interface with 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 the cantonal environment
- Experience in project implementation or management
- Routine in drafting expenditure approvals and basic understanding of procurement processes in the public sector
- Independent, structured working style and strong conceptual skills
- Excellent expression and precise communication
- Enjoyment in shaping change processes and perseverance in pursuing goals
- Humour and high social competence
We offer you
- A challenging role in a meaningful environment
- Good infrastructure as well as social benefits, flexible working models (Flexwork) and cantonal employment conditions
- Workplace in a central location just a few minutes’ walk from Zurich main station
Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application. Applications from recruitment agencies as well as applications via e-mail will not be considered for this vacancy.
For questions, Jeanine Zimmermann, Head of Financial Assistance, is happy to assist you (phone 043 258 48 74, e-mail: jeanine.zimmermann@ajb.zh.ch).
