Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Programme Administration)

The McNally School of Fine Arts is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual with a passion for the arts and arts education to join us as Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Programme Administration).

This position is responsible for providing project and programme administration support to academic staff and administrative, secretarial assistance to the Head of School and, as needed, the Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts, Media and Creative Industries.

Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Project coordination: support the planning and execution of school- and programme-level projects, including coordination of timelines, logistics, communications and budgets.
• Programme administration: support academic staff to facilitate the effective delivery of learning and teaching.
• Intra-mural collaboration: liaise with other Divisions on behalf of the School for institutional events such as Orientation, Open House and The LASALLE Show.

Requirements:

• Preferably a bachelor’s degree from an established university with at least five years of relevant administrative experience within a tertiary education environment.
• Good understanding of administrative processes and procedures, preferably within the education sector (e.g., scheduling, budgeting, time-tabling, grade coordination, and support for part-time teachers and visiting artists).
• Strong organisational, administrative, and basic project coordination or management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful, meticulous, proactive and able to follow through effectively.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and produce work of high accuracy and quality.
• A collaborative team player who can work effectively in a cross-cultural environment across Faculties and Divisions.
• An appreciation and knowledge of arts and culture and a genuine interest in education and youth development, are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

Interested applicants are invited to submit your letter of interest, current curriculum vitae and any relevant supporting materials indicating current and expected salary. Closing date is 15 September 2026 or until the position is filled. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.