Specialist: Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (m/f/d)

About the job

The DE&I department fulfils a university-wide specialist, advisory and cross-sectional function. It is the central contact point at HSG for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, personal integrity and social sustainability. We are committed to a respectful campus culture where everyone can develop and contribute their potential. To this end, we help shape fair, inclusive and accessible study and working conditions.

We provide confidential advice on challenges related to illness or disability in studies and the workplace, as well as on sexual harassment, discrimination, accessibility and family-friendliness.

We work closely with internal university offices, support the implementation of sustainability and equality goals, and represent HSG on DE&I-relevant topics. With our solution-oriented approach, we contribute to legal compliance, the quality of study and working conditions, and the attractiveness of HSG as an employer and place of study.

Learn more about us at www.unisg.ch/diversity

• Advising and supporting students in difficult study situations as well as advising on compensatory measures
• Reviewing applications for compensatory measures and the associated certificates and evidence
• Quality assurance and continuous development of the compensatory measures process
• Developing and implementing strategies and measures to promote an equitable study, work and learning environment for students and staff
• Establishing and maintaining collaboration with relevant university offices and stakeholders
• Designing, conducting and further developing target group-specific formats and workshops to promote inclusive learning and working for schools, institutes and administrative offices
• Representing the university in relevant external networks on the topic of "Inclusive Learning and Working"

• Completed university degree (Master’s), ideally in psychology, education or social sciences; additional qualifications or practical experience in business administration or organisational development are advantageous
• Experience in advising and supporting students, especially neurodivergent students as well as students with disabilities, chronic illnesses or psychosocial burdens
• Experience in designing and conducting training sessions and workshops
• Knowledge and practical experience in the field of accessibility, especially digital accessibility
• Strong communication skills, intercultural sensitivity and confident demeanour
• Very good German skills (C2) and English skills (C1)
• Strong team and cooperation skills as well as a structured, independent working style
• Solid experience in concept development, process design and project management is an advantage

"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of Europe’s leading business universities, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education and administration to around 3,800 employees as one of the region’s largest employers."