Academic Support Operations Coordinator supporting the University of Wollongong, Gift City, India

Location: GIFT City, India

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Campus and Commitment

This is a campus-based role and will require you to reside within daily-commuting distance of the UOW India Campus in Gujarat's GIFT City.

About The University of Wollongong

 The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a young, dynamic and innovative university that, over its 50-year history, has grown to become one of Australia’s leading institutions.

UOW’s reputation for academic excellence and commitment to student experience is complemented by their strong focus on innovation and community impact. From producing highly employable graduates to pioneering research in areas like clean energy and healthcare, UOW continues to work on innovative solutions that address society’s greatest challenges.

UOW is proud to be recognised as a leader in delivering participation and attainment outcomes for students traditionally underrepresented at university. UOW ranks 2nd nationally and 16th globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings. In the 2024 THE Impact Rankings, UOW was placed equal 44th globally and 9th in Australia, reflecting their commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These achievements demonstrate the strength of UOW’s teaching and research across diverse disciplines.

UOW is a globally recognised institution, accredited by AACSB, ensuring that its business programs meet the highest international standards.

UOW India
UOW India has made history as one of the first Australian universities to establish a teaching base in India. Within Gujarat's Gift City, UOW has brought world-class education, cutting-edge research, and dynamic industry engagement to this vibrant hub in India. GIFT City is India’s first operational greenfield smart city. The UOW India Campus has been designed as a hub for excellence in Computing and Financial Technologies. Featuring state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and collaborative student spaces, ensuring an unparalleled learning experience. UOW India offers a range of postgraduate programs, including a Master of Computing (Data Analytics) and a Graduate Certificate in Computing, and a Master of Financial Technology, a Master of Financial Technology (Extension), and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of the evolving global job market and to provide students with the skills and knowledge required for success.

About the role

The Academic Support & Operations Coordinator provides on-ground operational and academic administration support to discipline leaders and the academic team for delivering of programs at UOW India. The role coordinates timetable, subject and enrolment administration, academic documentation, QA activities, academic committee preparation, communications, and general faculty support. The position works closely with the TNE and academic support teams at UOW Australia, liaises with relevant faculties in Australia, and coordinates with other UOW campuses to ensure alignment of academic standards and processes. It also acts as a key interface between academic staff, administrative units, students, and partner entities such as corporate learning partners and institutional collaborators. Overall, the role ensures smooth academic operations and enables faculty to focus on teaching, learning, and academic quality.

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Academic Support Operations Coordinator supporting the University of Wollongong, Gif City, India

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate is an organised, proactive academic support professional with experience working in higher education environments. You bring strong coordination skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple academic processes—from timetabling and enrolment support to documentation, reporting and faculty assistance.

You take a hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach and enjoy supporting day‑to‑day academic operations to ensure classes, schedules, assessments, and academic events run smoothly. Tech‑savvy and confident working with platforms such as Moodle, SOLS, Teams, and digital record‑management tools, you are quick to learn new systems and uphold high standards of accuracy and compliance.

A natural communicator and collaborator, you build positive working relationships with faculty, students, and internal service teams. You demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and a strong customer‑service mindset when supporting academic staff and guiding students through processes.

With a can‑do attitude and genuine enthusiasm for supporting teaching and learning, you thrive in a globally connected, fast‑growing campus environment. You are motivated by contributing to academic excellence, operational efficiency, and an outstanding student experience at UOW India.

About Grok Global Services

Founded in 2005, Grok Global Services is a best-in-class provider of international engagement services for higher education institutions. By joining our team, you will be working in a supportive environment full of like-minded professionals, each committed to advancing the internationalization of higher education institutions from around the world.

A pioneer of in-country staffing in the international education sector, Grok remains at the forefront of this model and currently delivers this service across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The company also boasts industry-leading divisions in digital marketing and strategic consulting.

We thank you for your interest in Grok Global Services. To learn more about Grok, please visit us at our website: https://grokglobal.com/ and by following us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/grokglobal/