STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: Student Life Department

LOCATION: Paris, France

JOB TYPE: CDI - Full-Time | Staff Position

CLASSIFICATION: Cadre

SUPERVISOR: Dean of Student Life & Community Standards, or any other supervisor designated by the President

POSITION OVERVIEW

Manage student leadership and engagement initiatives in collaboration with the Dean of Student Life & Community Standards, including training, program development and assessment. Serve as the advisor to a variety of student organizations and a direct resource to all student leaders. Liaise with faculty/staff advisors and other stakeholders at the university to support student projects.

DUTIES

Leadership Development & Advising

• Provide student leadership training for all student leaders, with a focus on helping students use AUP Engage, define goals, establish timelines and action plans, work effectively within a group, manage conflicts, etc.

• Liaise with faculty/staff student organization advisors and support them with needs that arise in their student organizations, such as conflict management, budgets, and using AUP Engage

• Serve as the primary staff advisor to 3-5 student organizations each semester, as agreed upon with the Dean of Student Life & Community Standards

• Serve as primary advisor to the Student Government Association (SGA), managing training workshops, attending meetings, and supporting their work through services provided by the Student Leadership Office

• Advise our Peacock student media group, both graduate and undergraduate, attending weekly board meetings, and organizing weekly planning meetings with student leaders and the organization’s faculty advisors

• Collaborate with our Physical Activities and Self Care Manager to coordinate, promote and offer activities to students

• Serve as the tuteur de stage and supervise the Student Leadership Intern

Communications

• Maintain the online platform AUP Engage for student organizations, volunteer initiatives and events, including support to users and keeping track of participation

• Supervise student leadership communications on our public website and online platform, while supporting student-led groups with their communications

• Create and maintain training resources for all student leaders and advisorsAdministrative Tasks

• Liaise with various stakeholders to coordinate institutional support for student projects, namely other units in Student Life, University Communications, and the President’s office

• Support Student Government Association elections on AUP Engage and assist with verifying candidate eligibility and voting

• Plan yearly events such as AUP Connect, the Student Involvement Fair and the Student Leadership and PAS Awards; assist student leaders with a selection of large events, attending when appropriate

• Develop and manage community service and volunteer partners for AUP students

• Manage student facilities and equipment, working closely with the Student Life Help

Desk, Multimedia, ITS, and Campus Services offices

• Support the Dean with student leadership assessment and evaluation of university- wide learning strategies and outcomes for better program development

The post holder may additionally be involved in transversal projects that the University or Student Life wishes to explore. Other appropriate duties may also be assigned as requested by the Supervisor and according to the needs of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Master's degree preferred

• Good written and verbal communication in both French and English

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the American system of higher education; able to maintain solid knowledge of university policies and services

• Previous experience working with students and preferably student organizations

• Sensitivity to student needs and cultural differences

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

• Ability to establish priorities and work under pressure and efficiently

• Punctual, reliable, proactive, adaptable, works well under pressure, learn-by-doing mindset

• Ability to understand, analyze and continuously improve systems and processes

• Computer literacy (including the use of databases), Microsoft Office; familiarity with student engagement software is a plus

APPLICATIONS:

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] and title the email in the following convention: “First and Last name STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM MANAGER”.

Any candidate who applies must have the legal right to work in France.