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IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digitaltransformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning toactively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-orientedapproach.
Join us as a Committee Assistant - Equality Governance (f/m/d)*
Support our IT:U's First Committee for Equality and Women’s Advancement(FCEWA)
IT:U's First Committee for Equality and Women’s Advancement (FCEWA) providesadvice and support to members and bodies of the university as regards compliancewith equal opportunities and women’s advancement requirements, in particularachieving equitable gender representation. This collegial body requires dedicatedresearch and analytical support to fulfil its statutory monitoring, prevention andenforcement functions under the Affirmative Action Plan (AAP). In this position you will support FCEWA’s work across equality governance, investigation support,policy development and reporting.
Your tasks and responsibilities:
Assist in preparing FCEWA’s annual equality report and other reporting obligations
Monitor implementation of Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) provisions across IT:U and flag compliance gaps
Conduct comparative research on equality governance practices at other Austrian and European universities
Assist in drafting FCEWA opinions and communications to university bodies
Support FCEWA’s participation in appointment procedures under Article 13 (background research, documentation review)
Maintain FCEWA’s case tracking and documentation systems
Provide general research and administrative support to FCEWA
Your strengths and skills:
Completed university degree in law, public administration or a related field (at least Bachelor’s, also suitable for a student job alongside your Master's)
Demonstrated knowledge of equality and anti-discrimination law, in particular the B-GlBG, or willingness to acquire this knowledge rapidly
Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to synthesise complex legal and policy materials
Experience in an equality body, ombuds office, victim protection organisation, compliance field or comparable institutional setting is highly beneficial
Knowledge of EU equality directives and experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods relevant to equality monitoring are a plus
English and German language skills at a minimum level of C1 (required for Austrian legal sources and institutional communication)
High degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity in handling confidentialmatters
What you can expect:
Meaningful field in an innovative educational and research institution with an international focus
A suitable job alongside your master’s studies — 16 hours per week, can be scheduled over two days
A culture that values creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning
Unique opportunity to help build a new university
Social activities that foster a collaborative work environment
Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria
Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office
Details about this job
Part Time (Permanent employment)
- 16 hours
Place of work
- Linz
Must-have skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
Nice-to-have skills
- Knowledge of EU equality directives
Required languages
- English C1
- German C1
Must-have education
- Completed university degree in law, public administration or a related field
Details about this job
Part Time (Permanent employment)
- 16 hours
Place of work
- Linz
Must-have skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
Nice-to-have skills
- Knowledge of EU equality directives
Required languages
- English C1
- German C1
Must-have education
- Completed university degree in law, public administration or a related field
Salary
Annual gross salary: €19,700 (based on 16 hours per week).
Benefits
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Parking space
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Transportation allowance
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Flexible working hours
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Home office
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Parking space
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Transportation allowance
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Flexible working hours
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Home office
Contact person
Sonja Pfaffeneder
HR Generalistin
Come as you are – we value and promote diversity in our team. Everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential, realize ideas and seize opportunities. Regardless of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin, we welcome applications from all people equally.
