DEI+ Policy Advisor

Welcome to Maastricht University!
Do you want to contribute to an inclusive, diverse and equitable academic environment? As a DEI+ Policy Advisor, you work on policy, awareness and strategic initiatives that make our community stronger, fairer and more future-proof.

DEI+ Policy Advisor

Our goal: the DEI+ Office is the centre of expertise and advice in the field of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Sexual Safety (together: DEI+). Our mission is to work towards a diverse, inclusive, accessible and socially just university, where everyone feels welcome, is heard, feels represented and is treated fairly.
Your colleagues: You work within the central DEI+ Office, together with policy advisors, project leaders, a data analyst, student assistants and communication advisors.

What you do

In this role, you contribute to the sustainable implementation of the DEI+ strategy and work on culture-changing DEI initiatives. You support university-wide projects and contribute to a solid and future-oriented DEI+ framework. More concretely, this means you will be involved in the following:

• You coordinate and guide DEI+ projects in their start-up phase, with the aim of transferring these projects sustainably to existing UM units.
• You contribute substantively to UM-wide projects from a DEI+ perspective.
• You support and connect DEI networks (such as FEM, UnliMited Network/DIG, UMPride and ACMUS). You manage relationships with grassroots initiatives and act as their point of contact.
• You advise on DEI+ policy and represent the DEI+ Office in working and steering groups.
• You support the PDCA cycle of DEI+ projects together with the data analyst.
• You organize expert circles and operational DEI+ consultations.
• You deliver workshops and lectures on DEI+-related topics.

Are you ready to set the course for the coming years? Then we would love to meet you.

What you bring
It’s not about ticking boxes for us, but about who you are and what you bring. Do you recognize yourself in this?

• Strong in strategic thinking and policy development within complex organizations.
• You are a knowledgeable sparring partner who can deal well with resistance and find creative solutions.
• Demonstrable experience and expertise in DEI+ topics.
• Preferably experience in developing and delivering training in the field of DEI+.
• Excellent communication and connecting skills, in both Dutch and English.
• Sensitive to social, academic and cultural dynamics.
• Proactive, autonomous and at the same time strong in collaboration and a team player.

What you can expect from us 
At Maastricht University, you work in an international, open and engaged environment. We offer:

• A one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent contract upon mutual satisfaction. The contract scope is 0.6 to 0.8 FTE.
• A gross salary between €3,546 and €6,433 per month (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week), excluding 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off, and the possibility to build up 12 extra days via compensatory hours.
• Flexible working hours, a working-from-home allowance and hybrid working.
• Freedom and space to organize your work independently and develop your own ideas in consultation with the team.
  A close-knit community of colleagues you work closely with.
• A solid pension scheme via ABP, corporate fitness and access to an extensive sports offering. 
  An inspiring working environment in the heart of Europe. 

About the Maastricht University Office (MUO)
MUO connects, facilitates and strengthens collaboration within and beyond UM. As a network organization, we support the Executive Board, faculties and service departments with joint programmes, communication and strategy. In this way, we make the university’s course visible and tangible together.

Curious?
Would you like to know more about this position or about working at our university? Please contact Margriet Schreuders via j.schreuders@maastrichtuniversity.nl  or 043-9885201.

You can also apply directly via the button below. The closing date of the publication is 1 March 2026. We hope to get to know you soon! The first interviews will take place on Friday 13 March.

About Maastricht University 
At Maastricht University, we work together to find answers that help move the world forward. We do this together with 23,300 students and 5,400 staff, spread across 5 cities in the region, 6 faculties and over 70 research institutes in the Euregio. Here you have the space to push boundaries and discover new opportunities—for yourself and for the world around you. Because we find real answers together.

This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given preference.

At Maastricht University, we prefer to contact potential candidates directly. We therefore kindly ask agencies or intermediaries not to send unsolicited offers or approaches.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM. We want to make this possible through inclusive policy and innovative projects in collaboration with students and staff. We encourage you to apply for this position.