Social Sustainability Coordinator (40%, temporary substitute position)/koordinator för social hållbarhet (40 %, vikariat)

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Hanken School of Economics is looking for a Social Sustainability Coordinator (40%, temporary substitute position), 1.8.2026 – 28.2.2027

Hanken School of Economics is a stand-alone business school in Finland, whose mission is to be a research-driven business school that fosters responsible professionals to drive a sustainable future. Sustainability is one of our foundational values, and is a core pillar of our strategy HANKEN 2030, and is integrated and advocated across all our activities: research, teaching, partnerships, our campus buildings, and operations. Our strategic goal is to be recognized as a role model among Nordic business schools in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Read more about our sustainability work and strategy here: https://www.hanken.fi/en/about/social-responsibility-and-sustainability and about our DEI work here: https://www.hanken.fi/en/about/hanken-diversity

As Social Sustainability Coordinator, you will be welcomed as part of Hankens Quality Assurance team. You will closely collaborate across several university functions, including administration, faculty, and students in an international environment.

What you will do:

The work mainly includes a) coordinating Hankens DEI work and operationalizing our DEI plan 2025–2027; b) developing teaching and support materials to strengthen the DEI competence of Hankens faculty and staff.

Specific tasks include the following:

• Develop and support Hankens DEI work and the operationalisation of our internal DEI plan, especially the goal of strengthening staff competencies to work in a diverse environment.
• Coordinate and act as secretary Hankens DEI committee.
• Prepare Hankens monthly internal sustainability newsletter
• Coordinate and maintain contacts for Hankens collaboration with other higher education institutions on DEI issues.

What we expect from you:

• Have a strong commitment to DEI and are ready to take initiative.
• Have excellent communication skills and very good proficiency in English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of Swedish and/or Finnish is considered an advantage.
• Have a bachelors or masters degree, preferably with an educational background related to social sustainability issues, and 2–3 years of relevant work experience related to DEI topics. Experience from the higher education sector is considered a merit.
• Have strong organizational skills, work independently, and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams with administration, faculty, and students. Knowledge of dialogic methods in the context of mediation is considered a merit.

What we offer:

• The salary is based on the university salary system in Finland and placed on demand level 8 for expert and support staff, with an additional personal salary element. The total monthly salary for a 40% part-time position is between 1350-1460 €/month depending on merits and experience. The trial period is 2 months.
• The opportunity to do meaningful work and contribute to Hankens goal of being seen as a role model among Nordic business schools in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
• Diversity of tasks and the possibility to grow and learn about social sustainability in a university/higher education context.
• Possibility to expand your network with business schools, universities and other organisational stakeholders in Finland and internationally.
• Epassi Flex benefit

Diversity statement

At Hanken we are building an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their unique backgrounds. This is enshrined Hankens strategic goal is to become a role model for DEI in the Nordic region. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including underrepresented racial, ethnic, and national groups, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and people of all ages. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not perfectly match every point, we still encourage you to apply.

We will provide reasonable adjustments and accommodations for interviews and employment.

Anonymous recruitment

In this recruitment process, we apply anonymous recruitment: personal details such as name, age, gender, address, and mother tongue will remain hidden until the interview stage. The initial screening will be based solely on the information you provide in the application form. Please focus on your relevant skills and experience for the position. If you need to include any information that could compromise anonymity, please add it to the attachments, which will also remain hidden during the initial selection phase.

Please note that the place of work is Finland. To apply, please submit your application below! Please leave a motivation letter outlining your motivation for the position and how you are suited to take on the job and a CV no later than Sunday 7 June 2026.

In case of questions about the position please contact Associate Dean of Sustainability Nikodemus Solitander at solitander@hanken.fi or by phone on +358 40 3521451 on Tuesdays 10-11 and Thursdays 12-13.

In case of general questions about the recruitment process and salary system please contact personalarenden@hanken.fi

In case of questions about reasonable accommodations and adjustments, please contact Hanken DEI ombud Hanna Sipiläinen: hanna.sipilainen@hanken.fi

--- PÅ SVENSKA ---

Hanken Svenska handelshögskolan söker en koordinator för social hållbarhet (40 %, vikariat), 1.8.2026–28.2.2027

Hanken är Finlands enda fristående handelshögskola med missionen att vara en forskningsdriven som i nära samarbete med näringslivet och samhället fostrar ansvarsfulla ekonomer för att främja en hållbar framtid. Hållbarhet är en av våra grundläggande värderingar och en central del av vår strategi HANKEN 2030. Hållbarhet integreras och främjas i alla våra aktiviteter: forskning, undervisning, partnerskap och vår egen verksamhet. VI har som vårt strategiska mål att ses som en förebild bland nordiska handelshögskolor inom mångfald, jämlikhet och inkludering (DEI). Läs mer om vårt hållbarhetsarbete och vår strategi här: https://www.hanken.fi/en/about/social-responsibility-and-sustainability samt om vårt DEI arbete här: https://www.hanken.fi/sv/om-oss/hanken-diversitet

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