Project Officer (school-family relations) at 50%

The Service de l'enseignement obligatoire (SEEO) - Office de la scolarité obligatoire (OSCO) is looking for a

Project Officer (school-family relations) at 50%
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OSCO implements cantonal school policy in the fields of pedagogy and schooling. It ensures the monitoring, coordination, and development of services related to compulsory education, student assessment, and the monitoring of the school system. It collaborates with educational establishments, cantonal authorities, and relevant partners to guarantee the quality and proper functioning of Neuchâtel schools.

Your missions
As a project officer for school-family relations, you contribute to strengthening the dialogue and cooperation between compulsory school, families, and educational partners, from a perspective of student success and well-being.
In collaboration with school centers, you develop the relationship with families, promote clear school-parent communication, and support establishments in building a regular dialogue with parents. You also coordinate the links between institutional and associative partners and the canton.
Finally, you participate in the development of resources, the organization of training and exchanges, as well as certain targeted actions to support the least engaged families and prevent inequalities.

Your profile
Holder of a bachelor's (HEP/HES/UNI) in teaching, social work, or social sciences or a degree deemed equivalent, you demonstrate confirmed professional experience in the school or educational field.
You have a good knowledge of compulsory school and an interest in school-family relations. Strong skills in coordination, communication, writing, and networking, as well as ease with digital tools, complete your profile.
Experience in facilitating working groups and collaborative processes is an asset. Finally, you demonstrate autonomy, a sense of organization, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Workplace: Neuchâtel (then La Chaux-de-Fonds)
Application deadline: 17 November 2026
Salary: Class 9
Start of activity: 1 December 2026 or by agreement

Additional information
Mme Françoise Simon-Vermot, head of office, tel. 032 889 58 66

👉 Working for the State
Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person, regardless of their origin, gender, or background, feels fully integrated and valued.

We offer you for this position

• A varied position, at the heart of school-family relations.
• A stimulating, dynamic, and meaningful working environment.
• A team spirit conducive to your professional development.