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Chief of Staff of the Presidency

Université Paris, Sciences et Lettres · State civil service

En français : Directeur·rice de cabinet de la présidence

This job in plain words

The chief of staff helps the president of Université PSL keep the university’s strategy consistent. The job is based in central Paris, and remote work is possible.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) in category A can apply. Non-civil servants can also apply, under a 36-month public law fixed-term contract.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Master’s degree or equivalent (Bac+5)
Experience
Experienced profile, at least 3 to 5 years in higher education or public administration. Experience in a office of a leader or in governance is a strong plus.
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires, category A) or contract staff on a 36-month public law fixed-term contract.

The profile they want:

  • Bac+5 and 3 to 5 years of experience in higher education or public administration.
  • Good knowledge of higher education and research.
  • Knowledge of university governance and the legal framework.
  • Strategic analysis, note writing and project management skills.
  • English at CEFR level C1.
  • Loyalty, complete discretion, diplomacy and political judgement.

What you would do

  • Prepare and coordinate the work of governance bodies.
  • Follow up on governance decisions.
  • Organise the president’s schedule, meetings and trips.
  • Maintain relations with the ministry, the rectorate and local authorities.
  • Take part in institutional communication and prepare speeches.
  • Handle sensitive files and support crisis management.

How to apply

Apply by email, as explained in the offer published on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work is possible, according to PSL policy and the needs of the department.
  • Variable hours, high availability, evening events and occasional trips.
  • Working time of 39 hours per week, 25 days of paid leave and 24 RTT days per 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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