As Junior Policy Advisor Diversity Management, you are a core member of the newly established D&I Office. You are part of a small, international team that translates UM’s D&I strategy into practice. We develop and write policy on a variety of D&I related issues, organize various activities and monitor the impact of our efforts across faculties and time.

You will have the chance to delve into subjects ranging from disability, over gender equality, internationalization, religious diversity, First Generation Student support and sustainable employability (and many more).

Specifically you will:

• Research and prepare reports on D&I topics
• Write policy advice
• Help conceive and organize D&I events
• Maintain and support a network with internal and external partners
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of D&I policy and activities

We are looking for an individual who wants to build bridges, can work independently and has a hands-on mentality. You are not afraid to question the status-quo and at the same time can convincingly communicate your ideas to a variety of conversation partners at all levels and hierarchies of the organization. Furthermore, you:

• hold a relevant academic qualification (Master’s degree or equivalent, any field is welcome);
• have analytical skills and the ability to integrate/compile/collate information and communicate it clearly using a broad range of formats, tools, and platforms;
• have skills in data collection and analysis, and in elaborating evidenced based reports;
• speak and write English (C1) and Dutch (at least B1 or willingness to learn);
• enjoy working in an intercultural and interdisciplinary team;
• have an affinity with Higher Education in an international setting, preferably through work and/or internship experience;
• are able to work in a small team and equipped with the required flexibility to support a wide range of activities;
• know of current developments in diversity management in national and European Higher Education is a plus;

We know that we need diverse perspectives in our D&I Office in order to devise and implement relevant measures. We therefore encourage you to bring your background and experiences with you to UM.

Fixed-term contract: 2 years.

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > Support > UM employees.

• Fixed-term contract for 2 years;
• 0.8 FTE;
• UFO function profile Policy Advisor, salary scale 9 CAO-NU, this implies a minimum salary of € 2.835,00 and a maximum of  € 3.895,00 gross per month for a full-time appointment;
• Competitive salary based on experience;
• Competitive employee benefits (e.g. 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus in addition, participation in a pension scheme for employees, paid parental leave;
• A dynamic and motivating workplace with possibilities to further develop your career;
• The opportunity to travel within Europe to attend D&I events at other universities or related conferences;
• Starting date as soon as possible. 

Maastricht University

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 18,000 students and 4,300 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

Diversity & Inclusivity Office

The D&I Office is an independent unit in the Maastricht University Office reporting directly to the Executive Board. The team consists of a managing director (diversity officer), senior policy advisor, an event coordinator, two student assistants and hopefully you. In the coming years, we will work on a variety of topics laid out in our strategy, involving all layers of the organization.

D&I is a strategic priority for UM which gives us the necessary support from the organization to be heard and achieve real impact. Do you have ideas and visions for change, want to explore new paths and push boundaries?  This is your chance to contribute and shape the future of the UM community.

For an overview of our strategy and activities visit https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/about-um/diversity-inclusivity