
Office of General and Institutional Affairs
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Director: Hector MAMIA Deputy Director and Data Protection Officer (DPO): Laurent BOURGUE Responsibilities: The General and Institutional Affairs Directorate advises the political leadership, supports internal departments, and handles highly technical matters related to procurement, legal affairs, and institutional issues. In this context, it contributes to legal compliance and ensures institutional operations, as well as the regularity and efficiency of the procurement process. Overview of Departments and Their Responsibilities Legal Affairs Department (Department Head: Anne-Marie BORROS-SEDAT) This department provides legal assistance and defends the institution’s interests; it supports the directorates, departments, and units in the context of administrative appeals. It also handles all of the university’s legal disputes and organizes and oversees disciplinary committees.It consists of two offices: Contracts and Delegations Office: email Litigation and Disciplinary Affairs Office: email Procurement and Contracts Department (Department Head: Laure VAILHÉ) This department oversees and implements the institution’s procurement policy in accordance with procurement performance objectives and in compliance with applicable public procurement regulations. It schedules upcoming contracts and ensures their award and monitoring in accordance with established deadlines. It advises, supports, and fosters the professional development of those involved in the procurement chain. It includes: Procurement Policy: email Public Contracts: email Institutional Affairs Department (Department Head: Kévin GILLET) This department organizes and oversees the election, installation, and operation ofUM Central CouncilsUM Board of Directors, Academic Council, Social Administration Committee). It drafts the institution’s bylaws and internal regulations, as well as any amendments thereto. In accordance with the policy guidelines set by the Executive Team, it ensures the consistency and proper institutional functioning ofUM. It supports the institution’s internal structures (central departments responsible for overseeing the CFVU and the CR, shared services, and academic and research units) in drafting their bylaws, organizing their elections, and managing the operations of their institutional bodies. It handles highly technical matters related to its area of activity, as well as those for which central management is in the best interest of efficiency (general affairs: AEF and AOT subscriptions, auto and liability insurance, CFC, housing allowances, donations and bequests, and grants under €23,000). It consists of two offices: Central Council Steering Office: Board of Directors: email; Academic Council: email; Social Administration Committee: email. Office of General, Electoral, and Statutory Affairs: email for general affairs; email for elections and bylaws. View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier

Information Systems and Digital Technology Division
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Director: Adeline Fabrié Deputy Director: Benoit Remy Responsibilities: The DSIN implements policy on information systems and information and communication technologies in the areas of teaching, research, documentation, and administration, and, more generally, on all matters related to the computerized or digital processing of information. As part of this mission, this division is responsible for: Developing and establishing a comprehensive information system and its metadata repository Supporting the promotion of new forms of teaching and the advancement of scientific research Ensuring access to information and applications while guaranteeing their security, integrity, and reliability Proposing and contributing to staff training initiatives in information and communication technology Establishing a one-stop shop to provide users with infrastructure, support, and consistent, unified request management View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier

Steering Department
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Director: Guilhem Culotte; Deputy Director: Sylvie Narejos The Management and Steering Department provides the governing body with the information needed to make decisions and implement the institution’s strategy. It creates and deploys management support tools to inform the management team’s decisions. Responsibilities: It ensures the production of comprehensive, cross-functional, and comparative information and analysis, and drafts strategic and forward-looking reports. It develops the tools necessary for monitoring and supporting the management of the institution’s operations. To this end, it implements the quality management system within the institution and develops mechanisms for internal control and financial analysis. It formalizes strategic objectives and indicators and ensures their operational implementation. It produces analyses and studies to inform management dialogue between different levels of responsibility and creates reporting tools. It oversees and coordinates strategic initiatives for the institution (five-year contract, AERES, etc.). View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier

Human Resources Department
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Director: Bénédicte Luporsi Deputy Directors: Florence Gassot, Anne Ly Responsibilities: The HR Department is responsible for administrative management, payroll, oversight of the payroll budget and staffing levels, recruitment, and staff training at the University. The HR Department is involved in all stages of these processes: recruitment, promotion, internal and external mobility, payroll, and retirement.The HR Department’s main responsibilities are organized around four key areas: individual and collective administrative and financial management of all the institution’s staff, whether they are tenured, contract, or temporary employees; management of the resources allocated to the institution, in terms of positions and payroll; implementation of the institution’s human resources management policy. The implementation of this HRM policy—covering areas such as staff training, working hours, and procedures for managing contract employees… providing support, advice, and information to all staff members regarding any questions related to their administrative status or career; the administration can address training needs, requests for job mobility, inquiries about career advancement options, or any questions regarding retirement. View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier

Financial Affairs Division
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Director: Virginie PASTORET Deputy Director: Anne-Marie MARTEAU Responsibilities: Implementing the institution’s budgetary and financial policy and monitoring its execution Managing and controlling the institution’s financial commitments and ensuring their validity Implementing regulatory changes (GBCP / percentage-of-completion method / etc.) Advising the management team and assisting with budgetary oversight Supporting authorizing officers and their managers View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier

Accounting Firm
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Accounting Officer: Alexis Warret Responsibilities: Statutory duties of a public accountant Advising the authorizing officer and assisting with the management of the institution Contributing to the institution’s operations View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier

Joint Documentation Service
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Director: Sandrine Gropp Deputy Director: Sophie Courcoul Responsibilities: The Joint Documentation Service defines and implements the documentation component of the University’s strategy. As a support function for Education and Research, it contributes to the fulfillment of the University’s missions, its reputation, and its appeal. Among the activities carried out by the SCD: Developing a range of library services for the university community, both on-campus and remotely Providing the necessary library resources to students, Professors, researchers, and staff (both physical and digital) Support for Education: library tutoring, training students in information literacy, supporting pedagogical innovation, managing digital resources produced by the University (theses, past exam papers, etc.), and more. Support for Research management of scientific publications (notably the HAL portal), bibliometrics, management of the University’s digital output (dissertations, specialized collections such as the national acupuncture database, Acubase) Organization and coordination of library services, management of university libraries Management and promotion of the University’s documentary heritage Support for the University’s missions: cultural initiatives, campus life, management of the “Fontaine numérique,” services for students with disabilities, etc. View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier

Joint Department of Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion
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Interim Director: Pascal DEMOLY Administrative Manager: Emmanuelle HASLER Mission: The Preventive Medicine Department is tasked with providing health prevention, promotion, and education to all students and staff at the University. The department works to maintain the individual and collective working conditions necessary for their well-being, success, and fulfillment. Through a comprehensive approach that considers personal and environmental factors, the department draws on its commitment to welcoming and listening to others, as well as its diagnostic and assessment skills, to better advise and guide students and staff. Student Preventive Medicine Unit This unit provides all students with access to: medical checkups to assess their health status and conduct preventive screenings medical consultations for the diagnosis and evaluation of a disability, which—depending on their field of study and assessment methods—allow for recommendations regarding accommodations for coursework, exams, and entrance exams vaccination tracking (mandatory for students in healthcare programs or high-risk fields) emergency contraception Preventive Medicine Unit for Staff This unit provides all staff members with: medical examinations to assess their health status and provide occupational health monitoring site assessments, workstations, working conditions, and occupational risks, and recommendations for potential accommodations vaccination monitoring Specialized Consultations and Prevention Initiatives Unit This unit provides all students and staff with access to: clinical psychology consultations and psychological care specialized preventive consultations (addiction treatment, smoking cessation, nutrition) In cooperation with the Student Life Offices and in close proximity to students’ learning and living spaces, it also organizes group activities and workshops on health education, risk prevention, and health promotion. It also coordinates a team of 8 Student Health Liaisons (ERS) whose mission is to convey health messages to their peers through on-site activities. View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier

University Department of Physical Activity and Sports
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Director: Jean-Yves CASSAN Administrative Manager: Mathilde MANDELBAUM Responsibilities: Management of the department, SUAPS faculty schedules, and part-time instructors. Management of department staff. Budget management. Reception, information, and registration for students and staff. View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier

University Health Center
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Administrative Director: Jérémy Esteves The Montpellier University Health Center (CSU) offers students in Montpellier “the best care and a healthcare pathway tailored to their needs.” The University Health Center is an inter-institutional service that allows all students to: access general practice, gynecology, and psychological counseling appointments; to schedule appointments with general practitioners, specialists (gynecologists, etc.), and healthcare professionals (psychologists, etc.); to receive 100% coverage (no upfront costs upon presentation of a student ID, health insurance card, and proof of supplemental health insurance); to be supported by a physician (whose role is to respond to students’ requests, refer them to the services best suited to their situation, and work closely with social workers, particularly to monitor their healthcare journey); to have access to a care pathway tailored to their specific needs. The University Health Center operates on a full third-party payment basis.To receive care without having to pay for the consultation, you must present: your student ID + your Carte Vitale (or, depending on your situation, the provisional AMELI certificate or the EHIC) + proof of French supplemental health insurance. Appointments for consultations at the health center can be made by phone at 04 11 28 19 79. When leaving a message, please provide your last name, first name, student ID number, home institution, and phone number. We are currently experiencing temporary difficulties in accommodating all appointment requests for general medicine and gynecology consultations. If your condition requires an appointment as soon as possible, we encourage you to book an appointment on Doctolib. In case of an emergency, please dial 15. We are doing everything we can to meet your needs. New website policy View the map alone View the University of Montpellier organizational charts

Logistics Department
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Director: Alain Iberti Responsibilities: The Logistics Department provides services to users and staff at the Governance Campus, the Triolet and St. Priest campuses, the IEMsite, and the Institute of Botany. Upon request, it also provides support and expertise to units located at other sites. It is primarily organized around a management team (director and deputy director), administrative and financial support, and three departments. View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier

Real Estate Assets Division
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Director: Maxime POUGET Deputy Director: Jean-Marc Perrin Responsibilities: Advise and assist elected officials and the Director General of Services on matters related to real estate assets Define and budget for real estate projects Manage all resources allocated to the DPI for the maintenance of real estate assets Provide advice, assistance, and technical support regarding real estate assets to academic departments, laboratories, educational units, directorates, and services Prepare, analyze, and monitor purchase order contracts for maintenance, construction, and equipment supplies serving the entire university Participate in defining the strategic directions and objectives of the institution’s real estate policy Implement policy decisions defined by the management team regarding real estate assets Prepare and update the SPSI, the multi-year investment program, and the annual real estate survey conducted by the MENESR Manage real estate data (land, plans, premises database, building condition assessments, utility consumption and expenses, costs, etc.) Monitor and update usage agreements with France Domaine, in collaboration with the relevant departments Oversee, as project owner or project manager, the administrative, financial, and technical aspects of real estate operations involving construction, rehabilitation, restructuring, renovation, Major Maintenance and Renewal (GER), safety, accessibility, outdoor improvements, and Roads and Miscellaneous Networks (VRD) Participate in university-related projects carried out under external project management Prepare and execute the DPI budget in collaboration with the Finance Department and the management team At the Triolet, Saint-Priest, and Central Services downtown sites, the Institute of Botany, and SMEL, oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance (regulatory, corrective, and preventive) of buildings, their technical systems, and outdoor areas (excluding green spaces); organize and monitor regulatory inspections; and manage utility consumption and expenses. At the Richter, Law, and Medicine (downtown), Pharmacy, North Medicine, STAPS, Dentistry, Nîmes Medicine, and Saint-Chély d’Apcher: Advise site operations managers, technical liaisons, and administrative managers on operations, maintenance, and utilities Organize and monitor non-regulatory and preventive maintenance in collaboration with site operations managers Organize and monitor regulatory inspections Provide advice, assistance, and technical support regarding real estate assets to the scientific departments, laboratories, educational units, administrative divisions, and departments Prepare, analyze, and monitor purchase order contracts for maintenance, construction, and equipment supplies serving the entire university Coordinate activities between the directorate’s departments and other administrative divisions Manage relationships with external partners, particularly regarding grants View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier

Apprentice Training Center
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Director: Jean-François DUBÉ Assistant Director: Delphine LIEGARD Responsibilities: Support apprentices in their search for an employer and throughout their work-study program. Support employers in their efforts to recruit apprentices. Support teaching staff in programs that offer work-study options or wish to introduce them. Manage the administrative aspects of apprenticeship contracts in partnership with the various stakeholders: apprentices, employers, teaching staff, OPCO/DREETS. View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier

University-Wide Service for Information, Career Guidance, and Professional Integration (SCUIO-IP)
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Director: François Mirabel Administrative Manager: Frédéric Faucher Mission: The SCUIO-IP is a shared service available to students at the University of Montpellier, students from other higher education institutions in France or abroad, high school students, and adults interested in the University’s academic programs. The main objective of this service is to assist these groups with information, career guidance, and career placement. See the “Information, Guidance, and Career Placement” section View the University of Montpellier’s organizational charts

Joint Continuing Education Department
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Director: Laurence Weil Deputy Director: Céline Ritterszki Missions: Continuing education is one of the missions entrusted to universities, alongside undergraduate education, research, and career preparation. Continuing education is intended for individuals who have interrupted their studies at some point in their lives and who wish to find or return to a job, advance in their careers, enhance their skills, or acquire new knowledge. This includes: employees, job seekers, recipients of the RSA (Revenu de Solidarité Active), individuals with special types of employment contracts (employees on work-study contracts or subsidized employment contracts), self-employed professionals, artisans, and young people under 26 who wish to pursue a work-study program. View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier

Office of Training and Education
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Director: Chrystèle Laly Deputy Director: Valérie Portier Responsibilities: Implement the educational policy Ensure the operational effectiveness of management tools for education and academic affairs in collaboration with the Information Systems and Digital Technology Department Generate data to support decision-making and management Oversee the organization and administration of academic programs: monitoring and tracking administrative procedures related to student enrollment (from application to degree conferral) Establish and promote student success support programs Assist and advise the university’s constituent units View the organizational charts of the University of Montpellier