Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region Recruits Territorial Unit Manager for High Schools
- The regional authority governing education is recruiting a territorial unit manager to oversee public high schools in the Rhône department.
- The La Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes administration oversees 565 high schools across the territory with a workforce of 6,800 agents.
- The role requires deploying regional educational policies across local institutions and acting as a primary contact for school leadership teams.
The regional authority governing education is recruiting a territorial unit manager to oversee public high schools in the Rhône department.
Managing Regional High Schools in Rhône
The La Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes administration oversees 565 high schools across the territory with a workforce of 6,800 agents. The newly opened position sits within the Direction de la Proximité avec les Lycées et des Politiques Éducatives, known as DPLPE. Based in Lyon, the incoming manager will report directly to the head of the Rhône high school proximity service.
The role requires deploying regional educational policies across local institutions and acting as a primary contact for school leadership teams. Responsibilities include managing regional personnel assigned to high schools in coordination with the Human Resources Directorate, matching staffing levels to institutional needs, and handling staff replacements.
Operational Duties and Team Leadership
Beyond personnel management, the unit manager will support schools with student reception, catering, lodging, maintenance, and safety standards. The position also involves contributing to regional educational projects, shaping local training offers, and representing the regional authority before institutional partners.
The appointee will lead a multidisciplinary team consisting of proximity officers, catering and maintenance technicians, and project assistants. Daily duties involve setting objectives, tracking performance indicators, enforcing administrative procedures, and fostering a shared service culture across the territory.
Candidate Requirements and Application Details
Applicants must demonstrate solid management experience alongside familiarity with the public sector, particularly in educational and territorial environments. The regional authority requires strong analytical, organizational, and change-management skills, coupled with negotiation abilities and a commitment to public service.