Scientific Associate Projects Secondary Schools
- 23 October 2026
- 80%
- Temporary
- German (Intermediate)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Department of Education
Office for Secondary and Vocational Education
Scientific Associate Projects Secondary Schools
80%
ANALYTICAL, ORGANISATIONALLY STRONG AND SERVICE-ORIENTED
The Office for Secondary and Vocational Education is the competence and service centre for vocational education, secondary schools, higher vocational education and further education in the Canton of Zurich. The Secondary Schools Department is responsible for all matters concerning secondary schools.
For the projects "Further Development of Grammar Schools in the Canton of Zurich (WegZH)" and "Lower Secondary School Curricula" as well as for other tasks, we are looking for a scientific associate (80%) to start immediately or by arrangement. The position is limited until 30 September 2030.
The Office for Secondary and Vocational Education is the competence and service centre for vocational education, secondary schools, higher vocational education and further education in the Canton of Zurich. The Secondary Schools Department is responsible for all matters concerning secondary schools.
For the projects "Further Development of Grammar Schools in the Canton of Zurich (WegZH)" and "Lower Secondary School Curricula" as well as for other tasks, we are looking for a scientific associate (80%) to start immediately or by arrangement. The position is limited until 30 September 2030.
Your Area of Responsibility
Are you interested in educational issues and able to quickly familiarise yourself with new topics? In this role, you will support the project and sub-project management of the WegZH and UG Curricula projects in the substantive, organisational and coordinative project work.
You prepare meetings and events, accompany their implementation, create presentations and ensure results. In addition, you work on professional and conceptual topics and independently take on clearly defined work packages, for example in the evaluation of consultations, the development of educational policy decision-making bases or the creation of materials for school implementation. You structure complex issues, prepare information in a target group-appropriate manner and coordinate collaboration with schools, internal specialist departments and other project participants. You keep the next project steps in view and contribute to a targeted implementation. Furthermore, you accompany the technical implementation of new requirements and coordinate the corresponding work with the responsible IT departments.
You prepare meetings and events, accompany their implementation, create presentations and ensure results. In addition, you work on professional and conceptual topics and independently take on clearly defined work packages, for example in the evaluation of consultations, the development of educational policy decision-making bases or the creation of materials for school implementation. You structure complex issues, prepare information in a target group-appropriate manner and coordinate collaboration with schools, internal specialist departments and other project participants. You keep the next project steps in view and contribute to a targeted implementation. Furthermore, you accompany the technical implementation of new requirements and coordinate the corresponding work with the responsible IT departments.
Your Profile
You have a university master’s degree and knowledge of the Swiss education system, especially secondary level II. Experience in public administration, the education sector or project management is an advantage.
You work conceptually and analytically, quickly grasp complex contexts and know how to prepare them in a structured way. You take responsibility for your tasks, work independently and in a structured manner, and set priorities even when handling several parallel topics. You communicate appropriately for the target audience, enjoy working in a team and are confident in interacting with different stakeholders. You combine professional diligence with a strong implementation focus. A flair for technical issues complements your profile. You understand your work as a service for schools, the project team and the Department of Education.
You work conceptually and analytically, quickly grasp complex contexts and know how to prepare them in a structured way. You take responsibility for your tasks, work independently and in a structured manner, and set priorities even when handling several parallel topics. You communicate appropriately for the target audience, enjoy working in a team and are confident in interacting with different stakeholders. You combine professional diligence with a strong implementation focus. A flair for technical issues complements your profile. You understand your work as a service for schools, the project team and the Department of Education.
Our Offer
You can expect a varied role at the interface of education policy, administration and school development. You will contribute to the further development of Zurich grammar schools, gain insight into education policy decision-making processes and have the scope to bring in your own professional and organisational ideas. You will work closely with project and sub-project management as well as other specialists.
You will work in a committed team at a centrally located workplace near Zurich main station. The employment conditions are based on cantonal guidelines and include, among other things, the possibility of home office.
Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application. Applications from employment agencies or via e-mail cannot be considered.
You will work in a committed team at a centrally located workplace near Zurich main station. The employment conditions are based on cantonal guidelines and include, among other things, the possibility of home office.
Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application. Applications from employment agencies or via e-mail cannot be considered.
