Part-time Director (50% job-sharing) – full-time (100%),

Class and annual salary (including 13th month salary):

18 129'366.-- / 210’292.--

Tasks:

manage and coordinate the activities of the Vocational Training Division
coordinate the development and promotion of basic, advanced and continuing vocational training
promote qualitative development and innovation in vocational training
ensure alignment between political guidelines and the operational implementation of vocational training in Ticino
collaborate with the Department management in the development and implementation of strategies in the field of vocational training
represent and provide support to the Department for meetings of federal university bodies and participate in working groups and cantonal, federal and intercantonal commissions in the field of vocational training
develop and coordinate proposals for government messages and responses to parliamentary acts within areas of competence
maintain and cultivate relationships with companies, employer and union labor organizations, educational institutions and political authorities
ensure proper management of financial flows for the vocational training sector and for the cost centers of the Vocational Training Division
manage administrative and teaching staff employed in the Division in accordance with the provisions of the State Council and the Department, promoting a positive and rewarding work climate

Requirements:

university degree or degree from a university of applied sciences (bachelor + master or license)
knowledge of the Swiss education system and the cantonal and national vocational training system
proven management and leadership experience. Preferential qualification may include management and leadership experience in schools, educational institutions and/or public institutions
ability to work interdisciplinarily and in complex contexts
sensitivity to sustainability, inclusion and equal opportunity issues
excellent knowledge of the Italian language
knowledge (spoken and/or written) of German and French. Knowledge of English may be a preferential qualification
relational, communication and mediation skills

Special notes:

start date August 1, 2026 or date to be agreed
the 50% employment rate is only possible in the form of job sharing with two part-time positions. In this case, candidates must submit individual applications and indicate in the motivation letter the intention to take the position in job sharing together with the personal details of the candidate with whom they intend to share the position

Application conditions:

applications must be submitted online. Other forms of application will not be considered valid
in addition to the documents to be submitted at the time of the online application (cover letter and motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas, certificates and work attestations), additional documentation may be requested later (criminal record with related self-certification and self-certification of health status)

Employment conditions:

appointment or assignment: as provided by the Law on the organization of State employees and teachers of March 15, 1995 (LORD) and the related Regulation. Any changes in law concerning salary and organization are explicitly reserved
working hours: 42 hours per week (for a 100% employment relationship), flexible or according to service needs

Deadline:

April 7, 2026

Further information can be obtained from Ms. Marina Carobbio Guscetti, State Councillor and Director of DECS, tel. 091 814 44 50.

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