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Chief of Staff of the Presidency
Université Paris, Sciences et Lettres · Île-de-France · no closing date given
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1 Check the conditions You are here
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 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.
The profile they look for:
- 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.
2 Résumé and cover letter
A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.
3 Apply
No deadline given: the offer can be withdrawn at any time, do not wait.
Apply by email, as explained in the offer published on Choisir le Service Public.
4 Interview and answer
If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.
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.
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