Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in Program Assistant, Academic and Administration - NYU Sydney Posting Number 2025-15117 Posted Date 13 hours ago(11/24/2025 2:43 PM) Location AU-NS-Sydney, Department Global Programs School/Division Global Programs (WS1750) Compensation Grade Pending FT/PT Full-Time Category General Office Administration Position Summary

The Program Assistant, Academic and Administration under the supervision of the Associate Director, provides administrative support for the Academic Administration of NYUS. The primary responsibility of the position is to provide broad support as part of a team whose mission is to ensure the effective delivery of a first-rate study abroad experience. The Assistant also ensures programmatic support consistent with the high standards that have established NYU as a global leader in international higher education. This is a full-time position based in Sydney, Australia. Approximate time allocations for each duty category are indicated below but may be adjusted as necessary.

 

Operations and Communications  (30%)

Maintain a high level of discretion and confidentialityAssist in updating faculty handbooks, and academic related webpagesAssist with alumni relations  related to NYUS course guest lecturesSearch for and assist with possible academic-related grant applicationsPrepare weekly faculty newsletterParticipate in special projects and other duties as needed

Academics  (35%)

Set up and maintain academic course folders in Google Drive including assessment guidelines, course evaluations and syllabus documents.Accompany students on academic field tripsUpdate CMS Website course inventory listsMonitor USYD course availability each semesterPlan, book and track assignments, guest speakers, and field tripsIdentify required texts from syllabus documents and assist with sourcingAssist and communicate with faculty for course needsAssist with NYU local exchange info sessions and advertisingAssist with supervising exams and implement accommodations for students who have registered with NYU Moses Center for Student AccessibilityHelp with NYU’s student information systems, Learning Management System and others as needed. Qualifications

Job Requirements

Must possess legal entitlement to live and work in AustraliaMust possess or be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. Education, International Affairs) or equivalent 

Skills & Preferences

Experience in an office administration roleAbility and strong desire to work in a highly collaborative teamAbility to learn and excel in a broad range of duties and responsibilities Solid organizational and administrative skills, with a proven ability to prioritize projectsExcellent intercultural and interpersonal communication skillsAttention to detailProven writing and editing skills, including the ability to draft effective memos & lettersFamiliarity and adaptability using technology/software productsProactive with exceptional problem-solving skillsConsiderable knowledge of Sydney, and ideally familiarity with and interest in U.S. culture and higher education Additional Information

Applications for this position must be made via the NYU portal. 

 

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

 

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