Housing and Student Activities Assistant-IAU, Aix-en-Provence
Nom du programme/ université/Program or University Name : Institute for American Universities
Intitulé du poste/Job Title : Housing and Student Activities Assistant
Nature du poste/Job Type : Working in the Office of Student Life, the overall function is to participate in and assist students, together with the Student Life Staff, to get set up in their student lodging.
Lieu du poste/Location : IAU, Aix-en-Provence
Type de contrat : Trial six-month contract (CDD) convertible to permanent contract (CDI)
Lien :
job description :
Position availability :
Responsibilities :
Administrative assistance - 30%
Preparation and updating of program documentation concerning security, life in France, and student dossiers
Daily interaction and responsiveness to students (including support for health issues)
Assisting program directors according to need (reports, events, inventory)
Other tasks as assigned
Student Housing - 50%
Recruiting local host families
Scouting student residence apartments
Placing students in housing assignments before their arrival
Helping students get set up with host families
Helping students to get set up in independent apartments
Helping students to adjust to living with French hosts
Together with colleagues, implement and oversee cultural programming for student life - 20%
Help prepare excursions to different areas in the region
Participate in excursions (2-3 per semester)
Organize outings in Aix and in-house events: cultural activities of the local community, evening gatherings.
Help students in the practical aspects of their life: telephone, bus passes, doctor visits
Participate in student orientation (presenting to students skills on living in a French home, nightlife, adjusting to daily life in France)
Skills :
Fluent in French and English
Experience working with students
Familiarity with the American university setting, experience in that setting a plus
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Able to work with diverse groups
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Dynamic, team-player with a deep knowledge of France
Qualifications :
Licence, B.A. or the equivalent
Computer and internet skills (Microsoft Office tools, Word, Excel, Power Point, social media)
Other :
Deadline for applications: March 11, 2024
Job interview: March 21-27, 2024
Start date: May 6, 2024.
Conditions :
Full-time, 35 hours/week
Possibility of working on some weekends (excursions) and in the evening (cultural events)
Occasional weekend on call
Must be authorized to work in France
Required Documents :
CV and cover letter in French and in English
2 references
Contact :
Please send your documents to Hakima Thomas at the following
address: hakima.thomas@iau.edu
