Equal Opportunity Commissioner

Alexandra Zimmermann is the Equal Opportunity Commissioner for Non-Academic Staff Members of the University of Mannheim and supports the university management in implementing the equal opportunity act of the Land of Baden-Württemberg (ChancenG) (available in German only) that is designed to promote the actual implementation of equality of women and men working in public service. Together with her deputy Veronique Embach, she advises all staff members of the administration, the University Library, and the University IT on equal opportunity issues.

Employees of the University of Mannheim can find further information on the intranet.

Areas of focus

Involvement in all personnel, social, and organizational measures
Development of concepts to improve the reconciliation of work and family life
Advice on equal opportunity issues, reconciliation of work and family life, caring for relatives, returning to work after family leave, organization of working time, leadership activities on a part-time basis, and career planning
Early involvement in recruitment processes, promotion processes, and application processes for telework
Seminars on stress, time and self-management, goal setting, and career planning

Contact

Please send any general inquiries and information to chancengleichheituni-mannheim.de.

Porträtfoto einer Frau, leicht seitlich zur Kamera gedreht und mit bräunlichem Hintergrund.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Alexandra Zimmermann (she/her)

Equal Opportunity Commissioner for non-academic staff members (administration, library, and University IT)

University of Mannheim
B 6, 30–32 – Room 011
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-3311
E-mail: alexandra.zimmermannuni-mannheim.de

Veronique Embach hat schwarze, zu einem Zopf gebundene Haare. Sie trägt eine Brille und eine Kette mit silbernem Blumenanhänger.

Credit: Jula Jacob

Veronique Embach (she/her)

Deputy Equal Opportunity Commissioner for non-academic staff members (administration, library, and University IT)

University of Mannheim
L 15, 1–6 – Room 813
68161 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-3117
E-mail: veronique.embach-deeguni-mannheim.de

Meike Funkhauser (she/her)

University of Mannheim
Office of the Equal Opportunity Commissioner
B6, 30–32 – Room 022
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-1669
E-mail: meike.funkhauseruni-mannheim.de