Student Life Manager (M/F) M/F
- Salé

Company :

Born from the desire to meet the economic, political, and social challenges of Morocco and Africa, the International University of Rabat (IUR) is the first public university with private management under contract with the Moroccan State. Founded in 2010, it has become a model of an innovative institution in its early years, conforming to the best international standards in higher education and research.

With over 8,500 students and continuing education participants, IUR offers a multidisciplinary education covering Engineering, Architecture, Health Sciences, Human and Social Sciences, Management, etc. In terms of continuing education, IUR supports public and private institutions in strengthening their teams' capacities with diverse Executive Master's programs, Bachelor's degrees, and certificates covering sectoral strategies driven by Morocco.

Research and innovation are also a major focus of the University's strategy, reflected in academic publications, applied research, and an active R&D policy with nearly 540 patents filed, 100 of which are international, ranking it as the 1st university in Morocco and Africa in terms of patent filings (source OMPIC).

Young, dynamic, and civic-minded, our university benefits from growing attractiveness and recognized innovation capacity, and is launching an ambitious development program to reach 41,000 students by 2040.

Discover the testimony of Widad Laoufir, Human Capital Director at IUR in Challenge Maroc magazine by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4cZganL

Company culture :

Université Internationale de Rabat (UIR) operates within a strongly performance-driven and competitive culture, where ambition, academic excellence and institutional reputation are key success drivers. This environment is reinforced by a significant innovation dimension, promoting research, experimentation and the development of high-impact projects. The culture is further supported by a collaborative approach, encouraging team engagement, knowledge sharing and close leadership. To a lesser extent, structured processes help ensure operational efficiency and reliability across academic and administrative activities.

Job :

The RBS Student Life Manager works under the administrative authority of the Director of Student Experience. The position is mainly focused on developing student life and campus activities, as well as strengthening and diversifying services offered to students. It is not limited to organizing recreational activities but also aims to foster student engagement, their personal and collective development, and the growth of their sense of responsibility and citizenship.

In carrying out their duties, they work closely with the various departments and divisions of the school and university, as well as with numerous internal and external partners.

They are the preferred point of contact for student organizations and support them in designing and implementing their activities, in coordination with the school's cross-functional services.

Main responsibilities:

Student association and engagement

• Structure, develop, and coordinate student association life within RBS.
• Support student organizations in designing and executing their projects, particularly through methodological advice, identifying partners, and seeking funding.
• Design and organize training for students involved in student organizations and associations.
• Prepare and lead meetings aimed at improving the effectiveness, coordination, and impact of student initiatives.
• Participate in the reflection and implementation of systems to recognize student engagement.
• Promote and support student and association initiatives among administrative and teaching staff.
• Ensure that Student Life initiatives contribute not only to campus animation but also to student development, skills enhancement, and civic education.
• Review and, after hierarchical approval, approve, reject, or request revisions of event and activity requests initiated by students.
   

Development and revitalization of Student Life

• Implement the action plan of the Student Life strategic roadmap.
• Be proactive in designing and developing projects to revitalize campus life and enhance the student experience.
• Stay informed about developments, practices, and innovative initiatives in the field of Student Life.
• Identify, strengthen, and develop collaborations with various internal and external partners.
   

Administrative and financial management

• Oversee, analyze, and control expenses related to Student Life activities.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and the administrative and financial regularity of student actions and events.
• Monitor the smooth running of events and activities organized by students.
   

Communication and support to management

• Assist and advise management in areas within their scope of activity.
• Represent management, where applicable, to internal and external partners.
• Design and prepare visual materials needed for communicating various Student Life events and initiatives.
• Manage communication and engagement on social media dedicated to Student Life, mastering key social media tools and practices.
• Design, prepare, and distribute the monthly Student Life newsletter.    

Required profile :

Behavioral Skills

• Organizational skills,
• creativity, and ability to manage multiple events and projects simultaneously.
• Strong team spirit and organizational skills. Forward-thinking. Good presentation and public speaking skills.
• Listening skills.
• Diplomacy and interpersonal skills.
• Interpersonal qualities.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Autonomy, responsiveness, and rigor.
• Flexible hours with availability in the evenings and on weekends depending on the Student Life event schedule.

Operational Skills

• Good command of office software (MS Office).
• Good command of graphic design and video editing tools.
• Mastery of oral and written communication techniques (French and English).
• Experience in event management, ideally in organizing and coordinating student events.

Profile

• Master's degree (Bac + 5) in management, with at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a higher education environment.

Head office address :

Desired personality traits :

Search for new things / novelty Respect of the rules Extraversion Need for objectivity Team work Involvement at work Organization