Advising Student Life Coordinator

Parsons Paris, the European campus of Parsons School of Design in New York City, was established in 1921 as the first American art and design school in Paris. Part of The New School, Parsons Paris is an international community of about 300 students from over 40 nationalities committed to tackling the challenges of an evolving world with creativity and intellectual rigor. It offers innovative English language bachelor's and master’s degree programs

in fashion, strategic design management, and art, media, and technology.

API has been a partner of Parsons Paris since 2013 and has been offering student support services within the Office of Student Success.

**Position Description**

API is looking for an Advising Student Life Coordinator with strong organizational skills and a pedagogical approach to community building to join the Student Success Team.

The outline is not comprehensive and this is an evolving position, requiring flexibility and willingness to modify overall work details to fit the needs of the university.

Office located in Paris 1er (Opéra) and Romainville (secondary campus).

**Student Success Coordinator**

The Student Success Coordinator helps shape a positive student experience by facilitating academic growth and personal development and serves a pivotal role within the API Student Life team to provide academic and non-academic support to Parsons Paris students. This position is responsible for providing student life support in the areas of French immigration, new student communication and student wellbeing including health and safety. The position is also responsible for providing academic advising to ensure successful academic progress toward degree completion and graduation.

The Student Success Coordinator collaborates with API and Parsons Paris staff and faculty to foster a supportive and enriching educational experience; the position reports to the API Resident Director and Parsons Paris Dean of Students.

Student Life

Provide student life services including advice and assistance on matters related to immigration & visas, banking, transportation, health, safety & student wellbeing, counseling & mental health, cultural activities and excursions.
- Host immigration sessions and individual meetings with students concerning Visa validation and Visa/CdS renewals, respond to immigration-related questions, facilitate communication between students and the French Prefecture, inform students about next immigration steps in a timely manner, follow up with students throughout the process.
- Manage a comprehensive list of students on an academic year basis, ensure data is regularly updated, manage various lists of task-related information.
- Manage new student communications and participate in the annual Open House, Admitted Students Day, Mandatory Pre-orientation New Student Zoom sessions, and managing the matrix to track communication with all new students.
- Support student safety, adhering to safety protocols in the case of individual or large scale emergencies, rotate emergency phone duties.
- Assist in planning and conducting on-site orientation sessions and collect new students’ immigration data.
- Assist with cultural activities and excursions designed to introduce and integrate students into the Parsons Paris community and French culture.
- Assist in the planning and execution of the Parsons Summer program

Academic Advising

Provide academic advising, maintain precise records of a students' academic progress and meet with students in years 2, 3 and 4 to provide feedback and guidance toward successful completion of the degree.
- Keep precise records of students' academic progress, coursework, and degree requirements.
- Study necessary paths to degree attainment/understand the program requirements.
- Schedule and conduct regular meetings with advisees to provide feedback, guidance, and support.
- Provide written documentation upon request.

**Requirements include (but are not limited to)**:
⦁ French or EU citizenship or valid work permit.

⦁ Bilingual French/English.

⦁ Master's degree in education preferred.

⦁ Knowledge of Degreeworks, Starfish and Canvas is a plus.

⦁ Professional or academic experience working with International students.

⦁ A commitment to the values of American Higher Education.

⦁ Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse student needs and cultural differences.

⦁ First-hand knowledge of French culture and familiarity with the city of Paris.

⦁ Excellent organizational skills

⦁ Student service orientation

⦁ Strong communication and intercultural skills

⦁ Attention to detail and superb ability to multitask.

⦁ Effective listening and problem-solving skills.

⦁ Self-motivated, autonomous, and ability to work independently

**Salary and Benefits**

Salary commensurate with experience

**Send your resume and cover letter, in French and in English to**:
Type d'emploi : CDI

Salaire : 39 000,00€ à 43 000,00€ par an

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