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

DE&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 include:

• Confidential advising on e.g. discrimination and harassment, psychosocial stress, accessibility and access arrangements, and balancing work/study with family life
• Development of inclusive structures, processes and campus culture
• Coordination with university units and management of the Equality Committee
• Networking, knowledge transfer, and external representation on DE&I topics

• Provide 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.

• Ein abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium in Psychologie, Sozialer Arbeit, Sozialwissenschaften oder im Bereich Diversität, Chancengleichheit und Inklusion (DEI
• Nachweisbare 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 Beruf
• Engagement für die Förderung von Gleichstellung und sozialer Gerechtigkeit, idealerweise basierend auf fundierten theoretischen Kenntnissen im Bereich DEI
• Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse (mindestens Niveau C2) sowie sehr gute Englischkenntnisse (mindestens Niveau C1) in Wort und Schrift
• Ausgeprägte Fähigkeit zum selbstständigen Arbeiten sowie Freude an der Mitgestaltung kollaborativer und interdisziplinärer Teamprozesse

• A higher education degree in psychology, social work or social sciences/DEI
• Proven experience in counselling, advising and student support
• Motivation to independently acquire expertise, particularly in the areas of neurodiversity, disabilities and their impact on study/work
• Commitment to advancing equality and social justice, ideally based on some theoretical knowledge of DEI
• Very 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 units
• Personal values aligned with self-reflection, integrity, authenticity and empathy

"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.