Equal Opportunities Department

We are looking for: 

In the Equal Opportunity Office, Family Services Division, we are looking for a student assistant (SHK) or a research assistant with a bachelor’s degree to start on September 1, 2026, under the following conditions:

• Up to 12 hours per week
• Fixed-term contract until March 31, 27; extension possible thereafter
• Employment based on the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WZG)

Your responsibilities:

• Supporting the Family Services Office in organizing and implementing initiatives related to balancing family life with studies or work (event planning, childcare, maintaining family rooms, etc.)
• Regular support with public relations (creating and distributing promotional materials; contributing to the “Equal Opportunity” newsletter; maintaining the website, etc.)
• Drafting minutes for various committee meetings
• Assisting with projects of the Equal Opportunity Office
• Networking within the student community (AStA, student councils, etc.)

Your Profile:

• Enrollment at the University of Siegen
• Interest in the topics of family, caregiving, work-life balance, and equal opportunity
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Proficiency in and ability to work independently with MS Office; knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Adobe InDesign) is a plus
• Experience with a content management system is desirable
• Good written and spoken German and English
• Ability to work in a structured and independent manner, enjoy working in a team, possess organizational skills, and demonstrate initiative

We look forward to receiving your application by July 5, 2026.

Your contacts:

Jessica Dreisbach (0271/740-2702), Stephanie Mallasch (0271/740-5142),
familienservice.gleichstellung@uni-siegen.de

• ausschreibung_shk_whb_fsb_2026.pdf

MEDAR stands for "Reporting and Documentation Center for Anti-Muslim Racism" and is a project that aims to highlight anti-Muslim racism in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The University of Siegen is participating in the nationwide initiative “Hochschulen zeigen Haltung” (Universities Take a Stand), thereby sending a clear message in support of democracy, diversity, and respectful coexistence.

The second newsletter from the Equal Opportunity Division has been published.

On Thursday, July 2, 2026

from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

the lecture will be offered digitally as a Webex video conference with the following content:

Even in 2026, the role of fathers in their children’s development is still frequently underestimated. Yet fathers play just as significant a role as mothers. They serve as primary caregivers and sparring partners, sources of guidance, role models and pillars of support, problem solvers, playmates, and providers. Fatherhood is influenced by one’s own childhood and experience of fatherhood, by cultural and religious ideals, the child’s development, the relationship with the mother, and current external influences.

Tobias Schiefer (https://www.lag-vaeterarbeit.nrw/) will share insights from the experiences of the State Working Group on Fatherhood in North Rhine-Westphalia and discuss the opportunities and challenges in working with the target group of “fathers.” He invites participants to reflect on their own attitudes as well as their (educational) practices.

Daniela Wabnitz and Christine Graba from the Municipal Integration Center of the Siegen-Wittgenstein District will then provide information about the state-funded prevention initiative “Project Fatherhood.” In the spirit of “Strong Fathers – Strong Children,” fathers’ groups are supported as part of integration efforts in the district.

Please send a binding registration by July 1, 2026, to:

integration@siegen-wittgenstein.de

Participation is free of charge.

Participants will receive the invitation to the Webex conference after the registration deadline.

At the University of Siegen, the Chief Equal Opportunities Officer and two of her deputies are up for election.

The University of Siegen mourns the loss of its first Women's Representative Doris Funk, who passed away on February 4, 2026 at the age of 87.

Young carers - children, teenagers and young adults who regularly take on caring or supportive tasks in their families - often remain hidden. They look after relatives with chronic illnesses, physical or mental impairments or addictions and often receive little support.

With this workshop, the South Westphalia Regional Office would like to raise awareness of the life situation of young carers, highlight the challenges and burdens they face and present existing support services.

Date: Monday, July 13, 2026

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Format: Digital

The speakers will be Lea Dreissen (social worker B.A.) and Wolfgang Foltin (qualified social pedagogue) from the "In zwei Welten" initiative. The event is aimed at professionals, multipliers and anyone who works with young people or is interested in the topic.

Participation is free of charge. Registration is possible until 05.07.2026.

To register, please use the following link
or follow the QR code on the flyer below.