Administrator Dedicated to Student Success (M/F) – ref: 1222

Centrale Nantes is a prestigious engineering school that awards degrees to engineers, bachelor’s students, master’s students, and doctoral candidates upon completion of academic programs based on the latest advancements in science and technology and on best management practices.

As a member of the Groupe des Écoles Centrales, our school provides high-quality education to highly selective students.

A public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, Centrale Nantes has more than 2,300 students, 500 staff members, and 700 part-time faculty.

Job Description:

Within the Academic Affairs Department, your role will be to support the Director of Academic Operations in information services, documentation, and administrative management within departments serving all students at the school.

Your main responsibilities will include the following:

• Welcoming and informing students

o Managing the One-Stop Student Services Desk

o Responding to information requests from applicants and students (via email, phone, or in person) and directing them to the most appropriate departments as needed

o Coordinating the organization of supervised study sessions for first-year engineering students

• Manage and oversee the administrative aspects of the Training Department’s activities

o Manage email and the calendar, track deadlines, handle orders, and coordinate assignments for staff and external speakers...

• Collect information and ensure that the web and intranet pages for applicants and students are kept up to date

• Help organize trade shows, open houses, and conferences

Skills:

• Knowledge of the structure and operations of higher education

• Ability to use databases and office software

• English: B1

Required qualities:

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively

• Organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to plan work and meet deadlines

• Interpersonal skills

Required qualifications:

High school diploma through two years of post-secondary education (executive assistant or manager); entry-level candidates welcome.

What we offer:

• 12-month fixed-term contract

• Position open to contract staff and civil servants

• Category B - Research Technician

• Full-time position – based in Nantes

• Flexible working hours

• Flexible working patterns (option to work a 4.5-day week)

• RTT + additional leave

• Remote working possible

• Remote working allowance

• Free parking

• 75% travel allowance

• Sustainable mobility bonus (if cycling or car-sharing)

• Compulsory health insurance & voluntary pension schemes

Remuneration: in accordance with the State civil service pay scales

Start date: November 2026

HR contact: Louane ALLAIN

Manager contact: Frédéric GRONDIN

This advert refers to terms such as ‘candidate’, ‘engineer’, ‘manager’, etc. These titles are to be understood as gender-neutral and apply equally to women and men.

Centrale de Nantes is committed to equality and diversity. In line with our organisation’s CSR commitments, this vacancy is open to all.