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The Program Assistant, Academics is a full-time position (40 hrs./week) based at NYU Berlin’s Academic Center located in the Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin. Working closely with the academic leadership team, the Program Assistant, Academics helps promote academic services, foster a strong sense of community for students and faculty, and provides comprehensive operational support. Key responsibilities include assisting with the execution of the student academic orientation program, supporting the planning of extra-curricular activities, tracking student progress in alignment with NYU policies, and addressing routine academic inquiries. Additionally, the role involves operational support to lecturers regarding university systems and academic culture, assisting the Site Director with administrative tasks, and helping produce written academic communications and documentation. This is a 2-year fixed-term role with the possibility of extension.

Support of Classes & Lecturers (30%):

Academic Support of Students (30%):

Administrative Support (30%):

Library (10%):

Required Education
Successful completion of a university degree.

Required Experience
Work experience in a research/academic environment, incl. internships and student worker positions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Fluency in German and English.
Ability to interact confidently with students, faculty, and high-level administrators, and address groups of up
to 100-150 people.
Excellent intercultural and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative team player.
Dedication to service excellence, high-quality solutions, and strong attention to detail.
High level of flexibility, including the ability to work a few Saturdays per year.
Familiarity with presentation/classroom/office technology.
A strong commitment to accessibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and sustainability.

Familiarity with macOS, Microsoft Windows, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.

Required Work permit
A valid work permit for Germany through the end of the contract.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Abilities
Previous experience living, working, or studying abroad (preferably within the context of U.S. universities).
Genuine interest in getting to know a very diverse set of international students and lecturers every
semester.
Experience in producing and editing texts in English (such as handbooks, newsletters, etc.).
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. InDesign).