Student Life Assistant

Nice; Nice; Sur place; EUR 28 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Meal vouchers

Health insurance

Résumé du poste

IES Global in Nice is seeking a Student Life Assistant to support housing placement, orientation, trips, and student life activities for study abroad participants. You will mentor students, coordinate arrivals, tours, and emergency procedures while handling administrative tasks and maintaining records.

The role requires bilingual French-English proficiency (min B2), strong organization, and a genuine interest in international education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification).
• Native or near-native fluency in both French and English (minimum B2 level).
• Ability to work effectively with students from U.S. colleges and universities.
• Strong interest in international education, intercultural exchange, and student affairs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and confidently engage with groups of students in English.
• Proven mentoring, problem-solving, and student-support capabilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Flexible and reliable, with willingness to work outside standard office hours when needed, including occasional late afternoons, a couple of Saturdays per semester, and participation in an emergency on-call rotation.

Responsabilités

• Housing support, including placements, landlord liaison, inspections, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate student arrivals and housing communications.
• Prepare student records and orientation materials; support arrival logistics.
• Lead neighborhood and city orientation tours.
• Organize field trips and social events; manage logistics and bookings.
• Mentor students and support wellbeing; maintain confidential records.
• Create Instagram content and boost IES Nice visibility.
• Participate in on-call emergency rotation and crisis response.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Description du poste

This is a student-facing, hands-on role combining student support, housing management, event/trip coordination, community building and emergency response, aimed at creating a safe, supportive, and enriching study abroad experience for IES Abroad students in Nice. The position requires strong organizational skills, maturity, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to act as a mentor and resource for study abroad students. The Student Life Assistant should be native or near-native fluency in both written and spoken French and English is required (B2 level). The Student Life Assistant reports to the IES Nice Center Director and works directly with the Student Life Coordinator. CDD from October 12, 2026, to July 16, 2027 Application (French or English) to be submitted by September 28th

Main Responsibilities

• Housing Support

  Assist with student housing placements and assignments.

  Liaise with landlords regarding leases, payments, and damages.

  Conduct housing inspections and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

  Help resolve housing issues and student complaints.

  Coordinate student arrivals, apartment transportation, and housing communications.

• Student Orientation & Arrival

  Prepare student records, arrival information, and orientation materials.

  Support arrival day logistics and late-arrival arrangements.

  Help students with residency and administrative formalities.

  Lead neighborhood and city orientation tours.

• Trips, Activities & Student Life

  Help organize field trips, excursions, and social events.

  Coordinate logistics such as transportation, bookings, and participant communications.

  Accompany students on trips as part of staff rotations.

  Encourage student engagement and suggest IES community-building and social activities, partners, or excursions.

  Help keep students up to date on important information about the city, including strikes, local holidays, important addresses, etc.

• Student Support & Wellbeing

  Serve as a mentor and point of contact for students through their study abroad journey.

  Monitor student welfare and provide guidance on personal, academic, health, or adjustment issues.

  Maintain confidential student records.

  Assist students in accessing medical or mental health support when needed.

  Promote healthy student environment and assist students in building community each semester.

• Social Media Support

  Instagram content creation and online engagement.

  Help strengthen the visibility of IES Nice online.

• Health, Safety & Emergency Response

  Participate in the emergency on-call rotation.

  Maintain emergency and medical information records.

  Support crisis response procedures and student safety initiatives.

• Other Administrative Support

  Carry out additional projects and administrative tasks assigned by the Center Director or Student Life Coordinator.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification).
• Native or near-native fluency in both French and English (minimum B2 level).
• Ability to work effectively with students from U.S. colleges and universities.
• Strong interest in international education, intercultural exchange, and student affairs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and confidently engage with groups of students in English.
• Proven mentoring, problem-solving, and student-support capabilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Flexible and reliable, with willingness to work outside standard office hours when needed, including occasional late afternoons, a couple of Saturdays per semester, and participation in an emergency on-call rotation.

Salary: €28,000 to €30,000 gross per year, depending on experience.

Benefits: meal vouchers and health insurance (company-sponsored healthcare plan).

IES Global, headquartered in Chicago, is a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider dedicated to transforming the lives of nearly 10,000 students annually through unparalleled study abroad experiences. We offer 400+ programs in 85 locations worldwide, partnering with 500 colleges and universities to create authentic educational experiences that exceed expectations. IES Global comprises a collective of brands including IES Abroad, IES Internships, IES Customized & Faculty-Led Programs, and the Study Abroad Foundation (SAF). We champion meaningful academic and cultural education, integrate perspectives, prioritize student health and safety, and strive to better the world through our Global Good Commitment. For 75 years, we have been a trusted leader in global education. We are committed to expanding access to study abroad, fostering a sense of belonging for everyone at IES Global, and building cultural competence among our students, partners, and staff worldwide. When all people feel included and valued in the workplace, our work environment is enhanced, and our mission becomes more achievable. At IES Global, that looks like proudly bringing together top talent from across the globe with varying perspectives and expertise and enabling them to thrive at work. Join us and become part of a community dedicated to creating global leaders and life-changing experiences.

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