Academic collaborator for upper secondary schools section

Chur

Key information

Publication date:22 December 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Chur

Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in economic, cultural, and political profiles. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts, and countless sunny days per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.

Academic collaborator for upper secondary schools section

Office of Upper Secondary Education | 80-100% | Chur

The Office of Upper Secondary Education implements the education policy mandates of the Government and the Department of Education, Culture and Environmental Protection in the field of upper secondary schools as well as tertiary education and research to promote an attractive educational and research location in Graubünden.

The upper secondary schools section is responsible for the implementation of the relevant legal provisions for upper secondary schools. In the canton of Graubünden, the approximately 2300 upper secondary school students are distributed between the Cantonal School of Graubünden based in Chur and the eight private upper secondary schools in the regions.

Following a retirement, within the upper secondary schools section of the Office of Upper Secondary Education, we are looking for an academic collaborator for the upper secondary schools section from June 1, 2026 or by agreement.

Tasks

Scientific collaboration and support to the section management in carrying out projects, revising laws and ordinances, as well as implementing cantonal and federal reforms related to the upper secondary school sector
General responsibility for the cantonal admission exams to Graubünden upper secondary schools, including leading the admission exam commission
Communication and public relations activities in the upper secondary school sector
Collaboration in supporting the quality management system of upper secondary schools and monitoring the annual report of upper secondary schools in relation to cantonal service mandates
Participation in coordination and supervision regarding final exams at upper secondary schools
Collaboration in managing student administration and processing requests related to individual cases (e.g., admissions, school and section changes)

What we expect from you

University degree at master’s level
Several years of professional experience in the education sector; experience in school administration is an advantage
Strong oral communication skills, persuasiveness, and enjoyment of public relations work
High stress resistance and assertiveness
Independent and structured working method as well as affinity with digital developments
Proficiency in drafting texts in German; good knowledge of several cantonal languages is an advantage
High social skills and ability to work in a team

We look forward to receiving your online application and are pleased to get to know you.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Ralf Blumenthal, Deputy Head of the Upper Secondary Schools Section, at phone number 081 257 61 68 or by email at ralf.blumenthal@ahb.gr.ch.

Application deadline:January 24, 2026