Social Sustainability Coordinator (40%, temporary substitute position)
About this role
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 Hanken’s Quality Assurance team. You will closely collaborate across several university functions, including administration, faculty, and students in an international environment.
Responsibilities
- The work mainly includes a) coordinating Hanken’s DEI work and operationalizing our DEI plan 2025–2027; b) developing teaching and support materials to strengthen the DEI competence of Hanken’s faculty and staff.
- Specific tasks include the following:
- Develop and support Hanken’s 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 Hanken’s DEI committee.
- Prepare Hanken’s monthly internal sustainability newsletter
- Coordinate and maintain contacts for Hanken’s 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 i