Academic Program Support Advisor

Job no: 523872
Work type: Full Time
Location: India,Delhi
Closing on: 30 sep2026

Academic Program Support Advisor

• Provide administrative support for academic programs to enable effective delivery of teaching and learning across UWA India.
• Higher education administrative professional, supporting academic staff, students, and administration processes in a dynamic, growing environment.
• Work from our campus in India — full-time, ongoing appointment.
• Attractive remuneration package offered.

About the area

The Academic Support function coordinates and delivers academic program support services across UWA India, encompassing academic advising, learning support, academic skills development, education quality and compliance, and the governance and quality assurance environment underpinning academic program delivery. The function works collaboratively with academic departments, the Student Experience directorate, and the Library and Learning function to ensure support is integrated and responsive to the diverse learning needs of UWA India's student community.

About the opportunity

• Provides integral administrative support for academic programs and courses, through maintaining academic program documentation and records, and assisting students with administrative processes relating to course enrolment, program requirements, and academic documentation.
• Delivers great customer/client service through being responsive to student and academic staff enquiries, coordinating the preparation and distribution of teaching and learning materials, and assisting in the preparation of documentation supporting academic governance processes and committee activities.
• Plays a critical role in ensuring university governance, compliance and regulatory requirements are met through maintaining accurate records and quality assurance of administration processes.  

About you

• Experience providing administrative support within a higher education or similarly regulated organisational environment.
• Understanding of compliance and governance requirements in higher education or a similarly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage academic or organisational administrative processes with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to work effectively with academic staff, students, and professional services teams.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation within administrative systems.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established procedures while contributing to the effective operation of administrative services.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and provide responsive support to stakeholders.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of service and administrative professionalism.

Note: This position requires the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening appropriate to a senior role, including verification of identity, qualifications and employment history, and any additional background or integrity checks required by applicable law or UWA India policies.

Position description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION - Academic Support Advisor.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact uwaindia.talent@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online by clicking here and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 30th September with interviews commencing 7th September,.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University of Western Australia  

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight research‑intensive universities. Renowned for academic excellence, UWA offers a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports innovation, inquiry and professional growth. With vibrant campuses and a strong commitment to research led teaching, UWA provides an outstanding setting for ambitious academics to build their careers and make a meaningful impact. 

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