Specialist Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (m/w/d)

Your tasksProvide individual counselling and support for students seeking access arrangements due to a chronic illness, disability or neurodivergence.Advise students, faculty and staff on issues relating to accessibility, family friendliness and equal opportunities.Coordinate with internal stakeholders, manage and document cases in alignment with university procedures.Support the DE&I team in operational coordination (20%). This is not a purely administrative role; we want you to actively contribute to the further development of DE&I at HSG.Organise and participate in events and networks related to your areas of work.Your profileEin abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium in Psychologie, Sozialer Arbeit, Sozialwissenschaften oder im Bereich Diversität, Chancengleichheit und Inklusion (DEINachweisbare Erfahrung in der Beratung, Unterstützung und Begleitung (von Studierenden)Hohes Interesse und Motivation, sich eigenständig vertieftes Fachwissen anzueignen, insbesondere zu Neurodiversität, Behinderungen und deren Auswirkungen auf Studium und BerufEngagement für die Förderung von Gleichstellung und sozialer Gerechtigkeit, idealerweise basierend auf fundierten theoretischen Kenntnissen im Bereich DEISehr gute Deutschkenntnisse (mindestens Niveau C2) sowie sehr gute Englischkenntnisse (mindestens Niveau C1) in Wort und SchriftAusgeprägte Fähigkeit zum selbstständigen Arbeiten sowie Freude an der Mitgestaltung kollaborativer und interdisziplinärer TeamprozesseA higher education degree in psychology, social work or social sciences/DEIProven experience in counselling, advising and student supportMotivation to independently acquire expertise, particularly in the areas of neurodiversity, disabilities and their impact on study/workCommitment to advancing equality and social justice, ideally based on some theoretical knowledge of DEIVery good German and English skills (spoken and written min. C1 proficiency)Affinity to work independently as well as contribute to collaborative team processes within and across unitsPersonal values aligned with self-reflection, integrity, authenticity and empathyDE&I is the central specialist and advisory unit at HSG for diversity, equity, inclusion, personal integrity, and social sustainability. It supports the University in creating fair, accessible, and discrimination-free study and work environments, and plays a key role in implementing the social dimension of HSG's sustainability strategy. DE&I also fulfils a legal mandate to promote equal opportunities, integrity, and inclusion.Our Core Responsibilities IncludeConfidential advising on e.g. discrimination and harassment, psychosocial stress, accessibility and access arrangements, and balancing work/study with family lifeDevelopment of inclusive structures, processes and campus cultureCoordination with university units and management of the Equality CommitteeNetworking, knowledge transfer, and external representation on DE&I topicsWith a solution-oriented approach, DE&I contributes to quality assurance, legal compliance, and HSG's attractiveness as a place to study and work.We are looking forward to your online-application stating the job IDapply hereInspirational Work EnvironmentAt the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.Executive EducationWe support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.NetworkWe promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.Family & CareerWe provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.Equal OpportunitiesThe University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.Fit and HealthyWe help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.University of St.Gallen «A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.