Job Description

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

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60 % (unbefristet by 01.11.2025)

Your tasks

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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.

Your profile

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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

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.

We believe the excellence of HSG is best realised when every kind of talent is fully engaged. For this, we foster HSG's diversity skills, a culture of belonging, and reduce barriers for participation.

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


With 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 ID

1570

apply here

Inspirational Work Environment

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Executive Education

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Network

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Family & Career

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Equal Opportunities

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Fit and Healthy

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Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.

For job-related questions

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Dr. Ella Roininen, Leitung Diversity, Equality & Inclusion


Kathrin Bauert, Senior Recruiter

Your place of work

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University of St.Gallen

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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.

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