For all questions regarding employment opportunities at The American University of Paris, please contact the office of human resources at recruitment.hraup.edu. Please note that except where otherwise stated, French working papers or EU nationality are required in order for applications to be considered. To submit an application for any of the posts below, please send an email to recruitment.hraup.edu with your CV attached and the title of the post for which you are applying.
DEPARTMENT
Student Accounting Services (SAS)
SUPERVISOR
Manager of Student Account Services or any other supervisor designated by the President
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Student Accounting Assistant will provide information, support, and regular communication to students regarding tuition, fees, payments, and billing. The position will be responsible for responding to telephone inquiries, assisting with student walk-ins, managing the SAS shared mailbox, serving as a backup for SAS team members, and coordinating with other departments on matters related to student billing, collection, and refunds. The Student Accounting Specialist will also be responsible for updating the Student Information System when needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties
Invoicing
The post holder may additionally be involved in transversal projects the University or Department wish to explore. Other appropriate duties may also be assigned as requested by the Supervisor and according to the needs of the Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
CATEGORY: C1
DEPARTMENT: Office of the President
SUPERVISOR: Chief of Staff or any other supervisor designated by the President
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant to the Office of the President, is an essential member of the Office of the President’s team that collaborates to further the work within the Office of the President and between the Office and the rest of the University. The Assistant has primary responsibility for executing front-of-office operations and special projects as and when assigned. All tasks must be conducted under the supervision of the Chief of Staff and with her prior agreement.
The post holder may additionally be involved in transversal projects the University or Department wish to explore. Other appropriate duties may also be assigned as requested by the Supervisor and according to the needs of the Department.
Appointment Type: CDI
Education/Skills Requirements:
Benefits Summary:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, with spouse, and dependent children.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
Applicant Documents:
CATEGORY: C1 - 1
DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs
SUPERVISOR: Career Development Counselor or any other supervisor designated by the President
POSITION OVERVIEW
The principal responsibilities of this position are to advise students on building a career trajectory;
acquiring and identifying transferable, marketable skills; and preparing to enter the world of work.
ACE advisors with a career focus to work in tandem with ACE advisors with an academic focus to build links with students, faculty, and the departments, with the career-focus advisors working with students to discover the range of discipline-oriented professional trajectories and to develop professional skills both inside and outside the classroom.
They work with faculty and the departments to transform their contacts within the field into internship and work opportunities for students by helping build and maintain employer networks. Flexibility is crucial to this position, as is the ability to work well within a team, to function independently, and to demonstrate diplomacy while dealing with a range of stakeholders. ACE team members supply support to other ACE staff as required by the cyclical nature of the academic year.
Note that these are shared roles: duties and tasks listed below will be distributed across ACE Advisors – no one advisor does it all! Rather, ACE advisors with a career focus will be responsible for taking a percentage of the career, internship, GPS, and relationship-building responsibilities.
DUTIES & TASKS
General career advising, exploration, and coaching:
Internship Program coordination:
Global Professional Skills (GPS) Program coaching and advising:
Building professional relationships and opportunities:
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND TASKS
Other appropriate duties may also be assigned as requested by the Supervisor and according to the needs of the Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
DEPARTMENT
Office of Communications
SUPERVISOR
Director of Communications or any other supervisor designated by the President.
Reporting directly to the Director of Communications, the Multimedia Producer plays a pivotal role in
spearheading the multimedia production efforts within the University's Office of Communications. This dynamic
position involves leading the creation of compelling video, photography, and audio content that aligns with the
University's strategic branding and communication goals, ensuring the AUP brand resonates with a global and
diverse audience.
This role’s primary function is to develop targeted video, photography and audio content as part of the office’s
charge to ensure mission-driven communications in support of the University’s strategic brand and brand
strategy. Within the Video and Photo Production domain, you'll lead projects from conception to completion,
including conceptualizing and scripting story-driven content that highlights the University's impact, managing
production logistics, and editing content for multiple platforms. This role is hands-on, requiring active
coordination with internal stakeholders and external vendors to produce content that effectively tells the AUP
story. This role encompasses the mentorship and development of two interns, guiding them through structured
tasks and objectives, fostering their professional growth through constructive feedback, and integrating them
into our dynamic Communications team. You will play a crucial role in shaping their careers while leveraging
their contributions to our content production efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Video and Photo Production
Other Communications Duties
QUALIFICATIONS
Seeking a candidate with a bachelor's degree and over 2 years of experience in multimedia content creation,
you bring a blend of artistic storytelling, technical prowess in photo and video production, and a collaborative
spirit. Your expertise in the tools and hardware that support this position is matched by your ability to visualize
stories that engage and inspire. Your strong communication skills and familiarity with digital collaboration tools
will enable you to thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
DEPARTMENT
Office of Development and Alumni Relations
SUPERVISOR
Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
LOCATION
Remote – US (East Coast, preferred)
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, the Director of Development and Alumni Relations collaborates with all members of the Development and Alumni Relations team to ensure increased engagement amongst the 23,000+ alumni and other constituents of AUP and garners philanthropic investment in the priorities of AUP.
Through organized and purposeful engagement, alumni add value to the existing resources offered by the university. The Director of Development and Alumni Relations is critical in strengthening the relationship between AUP and its external community by developing programs and events that connect these constituents to the mission of the institution, showcase the academic and co-curricular offerings and strengthen the alumni network. They will also be responsible for securing donor support with a focus on lead annual (€1,000+) and major gifts (€25,000+).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Alumni Relations Programs – 40%
Volunteer Board Management – 20%
Lead Annual and Major Gifts Fundraising – 30%
General Administration – 10%
QUALIFICATIONS
(May to mid/end of August tbc)
DEPARTMENT
AUP Housing / Residential Life
FUNCTION
Working in support of the Housing activity and under the supervision of AUP's Logistics Coordinator, the main tasks of the Logistics Assistants will be to assist with the preparation of student residences in Paris.
MAIN TASKS
PROFILE
DEPARTMENT
AUP Housing / Residential Life
FUNCTION
Working in support of the Housing activity and under the supervision of AUP's Logistics Coordinator, the main tasks of the Logistics Assistants will be to assist with the preparation of residences student residences in Paris.
MAIN TASKS
PROFILE
The candidate must be available for the entire period (without interruption) on a full-time basis from May to end of August.
The position requires travel to all sites in Paris (metro, bicycle or other suitable means).
Be over 18 and hold a valid work permit.
CATEGORY : C1-2
DEPARTMENT : Enrollment Management
SUPERVISOR : Vice President and Director of Enrolment Management or any other supervisor designated by the President
POSITION OVERVIEW
The post holder is responsible for the recruitment of students. This entails the development and implementation of marketing, communications and recruitment strategies that directly support the achievement of the University’s enrolment targets. While much of the role is focused on activities away from the campus, the post holder will also have responsibility for recruitment and liaison functions on campus, including daily campus visits, enquiry telephone calls and emails, online information sessions and the yielding of students post offer of admission.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Lead on the recruitment of students to AUP
As part of the University’s sales team, the post holder helps drive the student recruitment function, generating appropriately qualified enquiries and applicants across all categories of students (first year, transfer, visiting/COOP, summer and graduate) according to agreed targets. The means to achieve these goals are varied and include face-to-face and online marketing activities, the development of relationships in each specified country market, and excellent customer service.
Represent the University internationally and locally
The post holder represents the University at a range of types of events, including school visits, education fairs and exhibitions, individual meetings at schools, colleges, universities and with other stakeholders. In so representing AUP, the post holder is expected to develop appropriate relationships with all relevant individuals and institutions that contribute to the successful recruitment of students. Substantial international and national travel is an essential component in this aspect of the role.
Support current AUP students wishing to remain at the University
The post holder will be responsible for all students currently enrolled at AUP whom wish to remain at the University. This will primarily consist of two distinct populations: firstly, those students who are categorized as ‘visitors’ interested in either extending their period at AUP, or becoming degree-seeking students; secondly, those undergraduate students wishing to remain at AUP for their graduate program via the University’s BA/MA pathway. Work in this area will require responsiveness to enquiries and face- to-face contact with students.Lead on Admissions Office social media The post holder will be responsible for the creation of social media campaigns and content in conjunction with other colleagues in Admissions and, where appropriate, the Communications Office. This will involve developing content to support all Admissions initiatives and our calendar of activities and, where possible, include material from current students.
Manage all pre-application enquiries
With colleagues in similar roles, the post holder is responsible for managing all pre-application enquiries to AUP via our CRM system, in addition to telephone and face-to-face contacts. Such queries are answered through ‘templated’ replies appropriate to the nature of the enquiry received. Overall, the pre-application enquiry phase relies on efficient and timely responses, and is organised on a rota basis, depending on workload and the time of year.
Develop an operational plan for each defined country/regional recruitment territory
The post holder develops and implements appropriate operational plans that deliver students across all categories (first year, transfer, visiting/COOP, summer and graduate) according to agreed targets. For each country/territory, the post holder formulates plans, in association with appropriate colleagues, which include electronic and social media, print publications, advertising and the use of third-party agencies to deliver enquiries and applicants to AUP. The post holder has lead responsibility for certain country markets.
Manage all post-offer contacts and yield activities
As part of the Student Recruitment Team, the post holder is responsible for managing the relationship between AUP and students holding an offer of admission until they are enrolled at the University. The post holder is responsible for a defined group of students and works consistently to ensure that these students confirm and enrol at AUP. Activities in this area are measured directly by conversion, confirmation and other data.
Development of market intelligence and market awareness
The post holder maintains a keen awareness of developments and trends in all country markets for which he/she is responsible. This includes development of a list of resources that are referred to on a regular basis, attendance at relevant meetings and conferences, regular update meetings in the Admissions Office, contact with academic colleagues at AUP, and the maintenance of a network of contacts.
Create an effective network across the AUP campus
The post holder develops and maintains a network across the AUP campus to better support the recruitment of students. This includes administrative and academic members of the community, and the various student organisations active on campus.
Contribute to the development of a Team ethic
The post holder, along with colleagues, is responsible for the development and upkeep of a Team working ethic. While there are clearly defined responsibilities linked to each post, as part of the Student Recruitment Team each post holder is required to develop a working knowledge of all areas of activity for which the Team is responsible.Supporting the overall mission of the Admissions Office The post holder may be called upon to support activities related to all aspects of student recruitment and admissions at the discretion of the Vice President and Director of Enrolment Management. The necessity for such support is dependent on such factors as the time of year, workload of other Teams, absences and vacations, and changes in the external environment.
The post holder may additionally be involved in transversal projects the University wishes to explore. Other appropriate duties may also be assigned as requested by the Supervisor and according to the needs of the Admissions Office.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Attributes |
Essential |
Desirable |
Education and Qualifications |
Undergraduate degree |
Higher degree or professionally- relevant qualification Ability to speak English and French |
Experience |
Working within a higher education context Working in international marketing and student recruitment Track record of recruiting international students Managing multiple deadlines |
Awareness of the student lifecycle Ability to manage and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns Understanding of broad marketing and communications issues |
Job-related skills |
Entrepreneurial and innovative with a delivery focus Willingness to travel overseas and work outside normal/unsocial hours Ability to understand a wide range of academic content and subject material Ability to work under pressure Good administrative and organisational skills |
Commercially focused, capable of delivering results in a cost- effective manner An understanding of how to apply technology in an appropriate way to meet business requirements The ability to conduct market research and assess market intelligence and draw the appropriate conclusions |
Interpersonal skills |
Good communicator – orally and in writing with excellent presentation skills Skilled negotiator and networker Strong customer focus, committed to ensuring delivery of excellent service standards |
An understanding of cultural differences and an ability to work in appropriate ways across a diverse range of cultural environments Flexible approach to work |
Other requirements |
High degree of commitment and self-motivation |
The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Professional Communications (Branding) in the Department of Communication, Media and Culture. Applicants should have solid expertise in professional brand development and brand management with a strong background in relevant sectors such as marketing, advertising, or public relations. Candidates should also have a strong record of university-level teaching in professional branding and communications courses and in related fields such as public relations, and a proven capacity to mentor students on their professional futures. Highest consideration will be given to applicants with both practical and critical expertise in their chosen field of communications and whose industry and/or academic experience is international and cross-cultural. The successful candidate would be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Qualifications: A Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline by the time of appointment (1 January 2025, subject to final budgetary approval). Proven capacity for excellent, engaged teaching committed to student learning within a liberal arts context, and to experiential learning and critical practice. Strong record in curriculum and course development. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development (critical thinking, information literacy, writing in the disciplines, etc.) and assessment is highly desirable. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the capacity to help students plan and develop their internships and career plans. Candidates will be able to demonstrate research or potential for published research in relevant areas. Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment a strong plus. Ability to speak French and understand the communications industry in France and Europe is a definite advantage.
The Department: Dedicated to the international and comparative study of communications, media and culture, the department houses four undergraduate majors (Global Communications, Film Studies, Journalism, Communication and Civil Society), six undergraduate minors (Fashion Studies, Sociocultural Anthropology, Comparative Political Communications, Global Communications, Journalism, Film Studies) and a dynamic MA program in Global Communications offering additional MA tracks in Fashion; Development Communications; and Digital Cultures and Industries. The department has 16 full-time faculty, 5 part-time faculty, 150 undergraduate majors and 90 graduate students.
https://www.aup.edu/academics/departments/communication-media-and-culture
Responsibilities:
Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research.
Applications:
Please submit your application by 1 April 2024 to http://apply.interfolio.com/133344, including:
The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Economics & Management at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 September 2024. A PhD in Accounting or a related Management or Business Administration field is required at the time of appointment (1 August 2024). Candidates holding an Accounting Master’s degree or a Master’s degree in a related field, with suitable experience and/or professional certification (e.g., CPA, MBA) may be considered. Further, applicants who have completed the coursework for a PhD but have not yet defended their doctoral dissertation may be considered. The successful candidate will have a track record and/or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence, service to the institution, scholarly research, professional activity, and publications in the field of accounting, management, or related disciplines.
Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate financial and managerial accounting courses as well as courses in two or more additional areas. The ideal candidate could also teach other courses related to the accounting and finance fields, core management courses, or more specialized courses, such as NGO financial management or sustainable financial management.
Applicants with experience in a liberal arts context and an interest in participating in AUP’s core curriculum in areas such as digital literacy, writing in the discipline, experiential learning, and first-year undergraduate interdisciplinary courses are strongly encouraged to apply. Likewise, candidates with an ability and interest to occasionally teach in other functional areas in the Economics and Management Department will be well aligned with our institutional values and practices. Candidates will also be evaluated for their interest in departmental and institutional academic leadership, such as serving as a department chair, program director, or on institutional committees.
Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers support and mentorship to new faculty.
About the Economics & Management Department
The E&M Department strives to offer an interdisciplinary and international learning environment that encourages students to examine a variety of perspectives and methods of critical thinking. With a focus on reflective and ethical approaches to present-day economics and management questions and challenges, students are preparing for further academic work and their future professional careers. Our diverse faculty has a wide range of academic and professional experience and is dedicated to preparing compelling and rewarding classroom experiences. The department hosts five majors, six minors, and an MSc in International Management. We also offer a joint MSc program in Strategic Brand Management with the Department of Communication, Media, and Culture as well as a five-year BA/MSc program. https://www.aup.edu/academics/departments/economics-and-management
Responsibilities
The American University of Paris is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider diversity as an essential source of vitality and strength for our scholarly community and its growth. Consequently, we invite and encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.
Please submit your application to https://apply.interfolio.com/133720, including the following materials:
Application deadline:
The search committee is reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit and complete their dossiers as soon as possible.