Program Office Assistant

Contract Type: 6-month contract

Benefits: Generous benefits package including holiday allowance, group life assurance, group income protection, pension schemes and private healthcare (optional)

About Us

Syracuse University London forms part of the global network of study abroad programs overseen and supported by Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, U.S.A. The Syracuse University London centre hosts around 600 students per year in fall and spring semesters; employs 20 permanent administrative staff members and 60 adjunct faculty members; offers 50-60 Syracuse University-approved courses/modules each term across 35 disciplines; and runs 200+ class field trips and a robust internship program, in addition to an intensive summer session.

The role

This full-time, 6-month contract position provides administrative support to the 4-person programming team and 3-person student wellbeing team in a variety of forms.

This role draws on a variety of administrative talents and is ideal exposure for a candidate interested in the study abroad sector

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding accuracy with administrative details
• Experience with office platforms e.g. spreadsheets, instant messaging, email
• Prior work experience in an education, customer service setting
• Excellent time and workload management
• Commitment to high quality undergraduate student support, wellbeing, and programming
• Ability to respond calmly to urgent or crisis situations
• Sensitivity to students who are struggling or vulnerable
• A passion for student equity, diversity, and inclusion
• A team player with a positive and supportive attitude

Qualifications Desired

• Experience living, working, or studying abroad
• Experience of UK & US Higher Education systems

How to apply

Send CV + cover letter to Jo Reeves, Associate Director for Finance & Administration, ldnhr@syr.edu (via the ‘Apply’ button above), by Tuesday 31st December 2024.

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