Study and Career Advisor (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Vocational, Study, and Career Counseling of St.Gallen is a modern service center with 35 employees, dedicated to the needs of its clients. The team of the Study and Career Counseling department consists of seven employees responsible for the entire canton.

We are looking for a

Study and Career Advisor (m/f/d)

Starting June 1, 2026, or by agreement

Workload: 60%

Workplace: St.Gallen

What to expect

• Advising high school students on study and career choices
• Advising students on questions about career entry or study difficulties as well as career counseling
• Organizing and leading workshops and events
• Contributing to the creation of informational materials and counseling tools
• Research, short consultations, and information dissemination
• Collaboration with schools, universities, and other partner institutions

What distinguishes you

You

• have a completed university degree, ideally in psychology, pedagogy, social sciences, business administration, or a comparable field
• have completed or are undergoing further training in vocational, study, and career counseling
• possess solid knowledge of the education and labor market as well as a contemporary understanding of counseling
• confidently use digital applications and are open to the targeted use of modern AI tools
• work independently, structured, and solution-oriented and keep an overview even in demanding situations
• convince with high social competence, pronounced service orientation, and confident communication skills

What we offer

• varied and exciting tasks in a motivated team
• personal scope for design
• flexible working hours
• attractive development and training opportunities
• participation in the Ostwind company subscription

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.

Further information from:

Barbara Guggenbühl, Head of the Study and Career Counseling Department, Tel. 058 229 72 27.