International Bachelor Program Officer (promotion, recruitment, and student affairs)(M/F)

PSL Université Paris; Valbonne; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prestigious French academic institution is seeking an International Bachelor Program Officer to promote a new undergraduate program and support student recruitment. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency in French and English. Responsibilities include developing outreach strategies, guiding applicants, and enhancing student support programs. Travel may be required, and the position offers a three-year fixed-term contract with telework options.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in education, communication, or related field.
• Relevant experience in academic program promotion or recruitment.
• Strong command of French and English (minimum CEFR C1).

Responsabilités

• Design and implement communication and outreach strategies.
• Represent the program at student fairs and academic forums.
• Support students from diverse national backgrounds.

Connaissances

Communication tools proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multicultural team collaboration

Formation

Master’s degree in related field

Outils

CRM systems

Digital application platforms

Description du poste

Overview

International Bachelor Program Officer (promotion, recruitment, and student affairs) (M/F) (F/H) at MINES Paris – PSL, part of PSL University (Paris Sciences & Lettres). The program is the Bachelor I-BE³, a new three-year international undergraduate program in English starting September 2026, operated by MINES Paris – PSL with ESPCI Paris – PSL and Chimie ParisTech – PSL. It aims to provide a French-style, generalist and systemic engineering education with a focus on societal, climate, and environmental issues, while ensuring excellence in engineering sciences.

The Program Officer will promote the program, recruit students, and coordinate student support, working with academic, administrative, and international relations teams. Reporting to the Director of the Bachelor program, the officer will work in close coordination with the international relations, promotion, and recruitment offices of MINES Paris – PSL and PSL University.

Missions

Reporting to the Director of the Bachelor program, the officer will carry out the following missions:

Main responsibilities

Promotion and outreach

• Design and implement the communication and outreach strategy for the Bachelor, at both national and international levels
• Represent the program at events in France and abroad (student fairs, academic forums, etc.), delivering presentations to promote the program
• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance the visibility and attractiveness of the Bachelor, reaching diverse audiences and academic contexts

Recruitment and admissions

• Inform, guide, and support applicants throughout the admissions process, in close collaboration with the relevant offices of MINES Paris – PSL and PSL University
• Contribute to the organization of selection procedures (interviews, admission boards) and ensure the monitoring of admission
• Manage and update digital tools and candidate databases, including notably the use of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Produce statistical reports on applicants and admitted students (geographical origins, social diversity, gender balance, etc.) for different stakeholders

Student affairs and support

• Contribute to the welcoming and integration of students from diverse national and international backgrounds
• Provide support for logistical and administrative actions (student academic follow-up, systematic archiving)

Flexibility and transversal missions

• Provide occasional support for other projects related to the Bachelor’s development (partnerships, pedagogical initiatives, etc)
• Engage in the collective dynamic of the MINES Paris – PSL Directorate of Education
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Bachelor Director or the relevant line manager

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in education, international relations, communication, higher education management, or a related field
• Relevant experience in the recruitment, management, or promotion of academic programs, ideally with an international dimension, would be an asset
• Proficiency in communication tools, digital application platforms, and CRM systems
• Excellent organizational, written, and interpersonal skills
• Strong command of both French and English (minimum CEFR C1 level in both). Knowledge of a third language is an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social and environmental responsibility
• Ability to work collaboratively in multicultural teams and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders (students, faculty, institutional and international partners)

Terms of employment

• Position primarily based at the MINES Paris – PSL campus Pierre Laffitte in Sophia Antipolis
• Occasional travel in France and abroad will be required
• Telework possible up to one day per week
• Presence required during key periods demanding direct involvement (admission sessions, program launch, promotional events, boards, etc.)
• Three-year fixed-term contract; salary according to institutional scale and experience
• Position to be filled as soon as possible. Applications must be received by October 31

MINES Paris – PSL is strongly committed to equal opportunity, gender balance, and diversity in social, cultural, and geographical backgrounds. Mines Paris – PSL is also dedicated to fostering the professional integration and career development of people with disabilities.

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