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
Information Technology Services
SUPERVISOR
Director of Information Technology Services
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As part of the System Administration team of the Information Services department of the University, the Systems Administrator ensures that the IT Services available for the University remains operational for end users. This person is responsible for the monitoring, maintenance, administration, and high-level user support of the University internal and external systems. This person acts as an information expert and troubleshooting point person for other helpdesk employees when required. In addition, this person ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational standards and values. The Systems Administrator also participates in projects that support the implementation of systems and business offices in collaboration with functional users.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the design, configuration and management of Microsoft Windows technology supporting users in an educational environment.
Design, configure and manage local and Azure AD Infrastructure, Office 365 environment, and various 3rd party applications.
Manage business systems, including systems used by Finance/Accounting/HR, to provide support for customizations, problem resolutions, and advanced user support.
Interface with the support teams of our systems editors and follow up the resolution of requests and incidents.
Responsible for monitoring, and evaluating the performance of server systems and make recommendations for improvements/upgrades.
Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions, apply updates and upgrades to keep systems secure and up-to-date.
Creates and implements applications and utilities to enhance the use of Information Technology.
Manage End-Point Management Systems to secure and distribute software to university devices.
Collaborate with other members of the System Administration unit of IT Services and serve as a backup if needed.
Support colleagues and users by a variety of methods and provides technical expertise to users by verbal or written means.
Act as the primary technical contact with the external support for business systems.
Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks.
Contribute to the overall success of the ITS by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Information Technology.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of applicable experience in managing, administering, and supporting Windows server systems in an Enterprise environment.
Good knowledge of the Apple eco-system in a professional environment
Good level of the following technical skills: LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SAN, NAS, Microsoft Hyper-V.
Knowledge of database (MySQL, SQL Server), and Backup (Veeam Backup & Replication) is welcome.
Microsoft Certification will be an added advantage.
Fluency in French is an added advantage. Fluency in English is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills are a must.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION: Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
ANALYTICAL AND PRESENTATION SKILLS: Ability to evaluate, interpret, and present complex information effectively in professionally prepared documents or presentations. Must possess a demonstrated attention to detail to achieve a high degree of accuracy.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Proficient in the use of complex administrative systems hardware and software, preferably in the higher education environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 suite, especially Word, Excel, and Teams. Proficient with Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
DEPARTMENT: Student Development
SUPERVISOR: Dean of Student Development, or any other supervisor designated by the President
POSITION OVERVIEW
Manage student leadership initiatives in collaboration with the Dean of Student Development, including training, program development and assessment. Serve as the advisor a variety of student clubs and organizations and a direct resource to all student leaders. Liaise with faculty/staff advisors and other stakeholders at the university to support student projects.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Leadership Development & Advising
Communications
Administrative Tasks
QUALIFICATIONS
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
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.