Academic Project Coordinator

📌 Position Title: Academic Project Coordinator

🌍 Location: Washington D.C. Area / Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days remote.

💰 Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

⏰ Working Rhythm: This full-time position will work from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern time, Monday through Friday, however, we know that sometimes, to get things done, you have to be flexible and adapt your typical weekly schedule.

📝 Contract Type: This is a permanent position

🤝 Reporting To: Head of Compliance

✈️ Travel: This position may require up to 10% travel domestically or internationally.

📅 Start Date: January 6, 2025.

Why You’ll Love This Role🚀

• Strategic Coordination: Play a pivotal role in driving the execution of academic projects and initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration across Nexford’s academic teams and alignment with the university’s strategic goals.
• Global Impact: Be at the heart of Nexford’s operations, supporting the Academic Division and contributing to the success of a global workforce that spans the US and beyond.
• Cross-functional Influence: Collaborate with teams like Compliance, Admissions, Success Advisory, Faculty, and Career Services to streamline processes and deliver outstanding educational experiences.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure the smooth functioning of key academic projects and compliance processes, from managing timelines and events to optimizing communication and reporting standards.

*Key Responsibilities 🎯 *

• Respond to inquiries from the academic community, including licensing and accreditation bodies.
• Schedule and manage meetings both onsite and virtually, coordinating between various academic teams.
• Support cross-functional projects across the Academic department to ensure departmental strategic goals are met.
• Develop and track timelines for ongoing projects, ensuring deliverables are met and reporting on progress to the Head of Compliance and other leaders.
• Manage collaboration between learning design, product, and academic teams to support curriculum development, including monitoring SME completion and file/document organization.
• Develop a university calendar of events through collaboration with all departments to keep leadership and the learning community updated.
• Organize and manage the process for policy development, review, and catalog/website updates.
• Attend meetings and ensure that minutes are taken and archived.
• Support the Authentication and Attestation process.
• Work with the Head of Compliance on compliance-related initiatives and partnerships with other universities.
• Manage communication with Advisory Board members, including bi-annual meetings and email discussions.
• Conduct periodic audits of internal processes and procedures for continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications 🌟

We value a diverse pool of candidates who bring a combination of skills, experience, and the right mindset to our team. While we don't expect every candidate to have every point, here are some skills and qualifications that would make you a great fit for this role:

• Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an administrative assistant
• Attention to detail and ability to edit written reports and submissions
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with experience in managing project management software (such as Asana), work independently, and work within strict deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop effective presentations
• Demonstrates strong accountability and emotional intelligence to deliver objectives promptly and to the highest standards.

Why Nexford🎓

Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to reshaping education. At Nexford, you'll thrive in an innovative and flexible work environment. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to collaborate with a diverse, global team.

Explore the full job description and candidate profile here, and if you're ready to drive strategic impact as our new Academic Project Coordinator, Apply Now!

To keep things agile and aligned with our global team's fast-paced environment, we ask that all CVs/resumes be submitted in English. This ensures seamless communication and collaboration in our global team.