Full-Time

Administrative and Financial Assistant

Posted on 9/11/2026

Galileo Global Education

Galileo Global Education

10,001+ employees

Provides specialized higher education globally

Compensation Overview

€29k - €32k/yr

Paris, France

In Person

Associate's

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Word/Pages/Docs
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • A minimum Bac+2 qualification.
  • Initial experience in a versatile administrative position.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent spoken and written French.
  • Ability to plan and manage several matters simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in administrative and office tools.
  • Strong service orientation and customer focus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Diplomacy and empathy.
  • Rigor and organization.
  • Autonomy and adaptability.
  • Teamwork.
  • Excellent oral and written communication.
Responsibilities
  • Perform routine accounting operations, including bank reconciliations, entry of accounting documents, and issuance of quotations and invoices.
  • Monitor student payments and follow up on unpaid student accounts.
  • Participate in invoice payment sessions and archive accounting documents.
  • Liaise with administrative and financial contacts.
  • Provide in-person and telephone reception.
  • Manage calendars and arrange appointments.
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Draft, format, and proofread administrative documents.
  • Create and update PowerPoint presentations and Word documents in French and English.
  • Participate in managing internal administrative relations.
  • Perform secretarial work and update databases.
  • Prepare and monitor students’ administrative files.
  • Issue school attendance certificates, attestations, and other administrative documents.
  • Participate in monitoring enrollment figures and student data.
  • Monitor collection of the CVEC student and campus life contribution.
  • Work with management, teaching teams, and the wider educational community.
  • Monitor occupational health processes.
  • Participate in the administrative management of teachers.
  • Prepare and monitor employment contracts for instructors.
  • Contribute to administrative human-resources procedures.
  • Participate in organizing study trips, including hotel, transportation, room, and catering reservations.
  • Participate in organizing juries and graduation ceremonies.
  • Help prepare school starts, class councils, educational committees, juries, and open days.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support during school events.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in higher education would be an advantage.
  • English language skills are a plus.
Galileo Global Education

Galileo Global Education

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Galileo Global Education operates an international higher-education group that offers programs in applied arts, design, communication, and management through a network of 54 schools across 91 campuses in 13 countries. Students enroll at partner schools and campuses where practical, career-oriented curricula, hands-on training, internships, and industry connections help prepare them for the workforce; tuition and related services fund these programs. The company differentiates itself with a broad international footprint and a portfolio of branded, prestigious institutions that deliver consistent curricula and documented job placement outcomes across multiple countries. Its goal is to provide accessible, career-focused higher education across creative and management fields by leveraging its international network to offer recognized credentials and strong post-graduation employment prospects.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 headquarters consolidation should lower friction and improve group coordination.
  • Delta campus opened in September 2026, adding 3,600 students and fresh tuition capacity.
  • Corndel's 2025 acquisition expands UK vocational training and deepens Galileo's enterprise-linked education mix.

What critics are saying

  • S&P kept Galileo at B in 2025, citing 7.0x adjusted debt-to-EBITDA.
  • Regent's restructuring already cut professional services after Galileo's acquisition, signaling integration pain.
  • If student demand weakens again in 2026, leverage stays strained and covenant risk rises.

What makes Galileo Global Education unique

  • 2026 Delta campus unites six Paris schools on one 20,000m² site.
  • Galileo spans 65 schools and universities across 20 markets, not one geography.
  • Its portfolio blends art, design, business, and tech, creating cross-enrollment advantages.

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