SUNY Korea is seeking a talented new team member to join FIT Academic Team, Academic and Faculty Affairs. In this position, an employee performs a wide variety of duties related to the department operation, faculty support, academic advising, and other academic related tasks that are assigned:
 
Responsibilities

1. Providing administrative support for the Department of Fashion Design (FD)
2. Providing academic advising to the FD students
3. Providing administrative assistance to the FD Dept. Chair and Faculty
4. Operating the FD graduate programs including admissions
5. Providing administrative and operational support for departmental laboratories
6. Planning and coordination of departmental and Academic and Faculty Affairs events
7. Assisting with other duties as needed

Must

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Fluent Communication and Documentation skills in English and Korean
3. Knowledge of acceptable advising techniques for a diverse student body
4. Understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5. Strong ethics and reliability
6. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail
7. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain composure under stressful situations
8. Proficient with MS Office Suite
9. Excellent analytical, data gathering, and planning skills
10. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Plus

1. Prior experience in higher education
2. Exceptional, demonstrated skills at all levels of communication in English and Korean, including the ability to communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully with students, colleagues, and community members to facilitate discussion and decision making