Program Assistant, Academic and Administration - NYU Sydney
On-siteSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Manage academic administration and communications for NYU Sydney's study abroad programs. Maintain faculty handbooks, update course webpages, and prepare weekly newsletters while ensuring strict confidentiality. Set up course folders, monitor syllabus documents, and plan assignments, guest speakers, and field trips. Accompany students on academic field trips, assist with exam supervision, and coordinate with faculty for course needs. Update CMS website inventory, manage student information systems, and support local exchange info sessions. This role contributes to the mission of delivering a first-rate study abroad experience consistent with NYU's global leadership in international higher education.
Required Qualifications
- Must possess legal entitlement to live and work in Australia
- Must possess or be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. Education, International Affairs) or equivalent
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in an office administration role
- Ability and strong desire to work in a highly collaborative team
- Ability to learn and excel in a broad range of duties and responsibilities
- Solid organizational and administrative skills, with a proven ability to prioritize projects
- Excellent intercultural and interpersonal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Proven writing and editing skills, including the ability to draft effective memos & letters
- Familiarity and adaptability using technology/software products
- Proactive with exceptional problem-solving skills
- Considerable knowledge of Sydney, and ideally familiarity with and interest in U.S. culture and higher education
Additional Requirements
- Must possess legal entitlement to live and work in Australia
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