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Deputy director general for training and student life

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour · State civil service

En français : Directeur général délégué à la formation et à la vie étudiante

This job in plain words

The deputy director general leads the training and student life department of the UPPA, located on Avenue de l'Université in Pau. The post manages the budget and about 200 staff, and sits on the general management committee.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. The post is category A+ (senior management, top executive posts).

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Bac+5 degree (level 7), field not stated
Experience
In-depth experience managing resources in the public service, running projects and managing teams, ideally in higher education
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff (contractuels). Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Master's degree (bac+5) or equivalent.
  • Good knowledge of higher education and research.
  • Skills in financial management and public procurement rules.
  • Leadership, change management and running complex projects.
  • In-depth experience managing resources in the public service.
  • Commitment to public service and good listening skills with teams.

What you would do

  • Lead and run the training and student life administrative department.
  • Coordinate the expert committee on steering the training offer.
  • Analyse requests to open new courses using shared criteria.
  • Steer strategic projects, including the performance and objectives contract.
  • Manage the financial resources, including the student and campus contribution.
  • Manage six heads of department and the department's staff.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, from the offer published on Choisir le Service Public. Send your CV and cover letter.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter (required)

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible: up to 2 fixed days per week, plus 4 floating days per month (depending on the post).
  • Post vacant from 1 September 2026.
  • 45 days of leave and 10 ARTT days per university year.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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