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University Operations Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $70/hr

Remote, Australia remote Mid AUD60 - AUD70
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Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Higher Education Expert
Type:Contract
Compensation:$60–$70/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities

Construct higher education scenarios for curriculum and program design, faculty senate or accreditation review, and budget or enrollment planning.

Build education tasks in academic program development, student affairs, research administration, faculty governance, and institutional advancement.

Develop scenarios using tools like Banner/Workday Student, Canvas/Blackboard, CRM platforms, and research systems (Cayuse, InfoEd).

Apply higher education frameworks and produce academic plans, accreditation documents, and communications for administrators and boards.

Author rubrics to distinguish authentic higher education judgment from generic academic recall.

Qualifications

Must-Have

5+ years as faculty, academic administrator, or senior operational role in higher education.

Direct ownership of academic programs, enrollment initiatives, or strategic priorities.

Fluency in higher education tooling and frameworks, with understanding of budgets, accreditation, and governance.

Preferred
Prior rubric, curriculum-design, or faculty-training content authorship.
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