Feb 28

Job: Coordinator of Student Life @ St. John’s University (Paris)

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Founded in 1870, St. John’s is a Catholic and Vincentian university that prepares students for personal and professional success in today’s global society. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and exciting study abroad offerings. The St. John’s Paris campus, established in 2008 in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, hosts approximately 100 students per semester.

St John’s University is recruiting for candidates to serve as Coordinator of Student Life as early as April 2015. The Coordinator of Student Life, based in Paris, France, serves as the first point-of-contact for students on the Paris Campus and is responsible for all cultural programming, budget administration, and community service. The Coordinator of Student Life works closely within a four-person team managing two distinct study abroad programs each semester, as well as winter intersession, summer, and short-term programs throughout the year.

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of the Paris campus, the Coordinator of Student Life has the following responsibilities:

*   Design and facilitate weekly local excursions in Paris to introduce students to the history and culture of the city.
*   Design and lead regional excursions in France (a day trip to Normandy, and an overnight trip to Brittany, Alsace, or Provence) and a five day trip to Morocco (or another site) each semester, including all logistical details and educational content, in close collaboration with the Coordinator of Academics & Program Development.
*   Facilitate the arrival and departure of large groups of students five times per semester including airport pick-up and drop-off and campus orientation.

*   Assist the Coordinator of Academics & Program Development with summer and short-term program planning and execution as needed.
*   Financial administration, budgeting, and reporting for St. John’s Paris semester study abroad programs (Discover France and Discover the World: Europe).
*   Coordinate payroll tracking of faculty, guest lecturers, and tour guides for academic lectures, museum visits, etc. with the Residence Director & Campus Manager.

*   Support and manage the Vincentian community service program (Academic Service-Learning and other voluntary community service initiatives), maintaining relationships with local service partners and ensuring student attendance. Track and report community service hours to the Vincentian Institute for Social Action in Queens.
*   Serve as first point-of-contact in the office for students with questions or concerns.
*   Under the supervision of the Associate Director, participate in daily operations of the Paris Campus including program administration, health and safety, crisis communications, and reporting.
*   Serve as part of a 24/7 on-call emergency response rotation.  Coordinate response to such emergencies as needed and work to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of all students in keeping with protocols established by St. John’s.

*   Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements

*   Legal authorization to work in France/EU (no exceptions).
*   Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). Demonstrated knowledge of French history or contemporary French culture strongly preferred.
*   1-2 years’ experience in higher education, preferably in study abroad.
*   Good team player, responsible, high energy, and able to excel with minimal supervision.
*   Ability to enthusiastically engage a culturally and ethnically diverse population of American students.
*   Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and basic accounting principles.
*   Knowledge of education systems in the U.S. and France.
*   Ability to walk and project one’s voice for extended periods of time during excursions (2-3 hours).
*   Fluency in both English and French.

If you are interested in the position, please send a CV and cover letter to STJParisjobs@stjohns.edu.  Please note that only candidates with permission to work in France are invited to apply.