IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.
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) provides advice and support to members and bodies of the university as regards compliance with equal opportunities and women’s advancement requirements, in particular achieving equitable gender representation. This collegial body requires dedicated research and analytical support to fulfil its statutory monitoring, prevention and enforcement 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:
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Assist in preparing FCEWA’s annual equality report and other reporting obligations
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Monitor implementation of Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) provisions across IT:U and flag compliance gaps
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Conduct comparative research on equality governance practices at other Austrian and European universities
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Assist in drafting FCEWA opinions and communications to university bodies
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Support FCEWA’s participation in appointment procedures under Article 13 (background research, documentation review)
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Maintain FCEWA’s case tracking and documentation systems
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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)
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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 confidential matters
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
Annual gross salary: €19,700 (based on 16 hours per week).
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