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Administrative manager for doctoral schools

Université de Lyon 3 · State civil service

En français : Gestionnaire administratif d'école doctorale

This job in plain words

The job is to run the administration of three doctoral schools in Lyon. The person will be the main contact for PhD students, thesis supervisors and research labs.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

The job is open only to contract staff. Civil servants cannot apply.

Category
Category B (intermediate)
Diploma
Two-year degree (bac+2) · Bac +2
Experience
Beginners accepted. Experience in higher education would be a plus.
Contract
Contract staff only. Fixed-term contract of 12 months, renewable, 28 hours per week (80%).

The profile they want:

  • Good written French
  • Good English to talk with international contacts
  • Strong organisation and rigour
  • Good skills in office software (Microsoft Office)
  • Able to work in a team and alone
  • Discretion and respect for confidentiality

What you would do

  • Check doctoral application files for compliance
  • Follow up on PhD students' administrative and academic enrolment
  • Organise the individual monitoring committees
  • Produce activity indicators, reports and annual reviews
  • Organise events and meetings for the doctoral schools
  • Welcome and inform candidates and external partners

How to apply

Apply by email, following the instructions on the official Choisir le Service Public offer page. Send your CV and cover letter.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible, up to 2.5 days per week after 6 months of service
  • Travel between the university's different sites may be needed
  • Job vacant from 1 September 2026

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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