Academic Assistant III

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is hiring an Academic Assistant III in Gainesville to support the Center for Latin American Studies by coordinating undergraduate recruitment, advising students, and organizing outreach events.

The role also tracks student program applications, maintains alumni and affiliate records, and coordinates travel grant competitions, while providing administrative support to study abroad and exchange programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating recruitment and events is a plus.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate undergraduate recruitment activities and advise students.
• Plan and execute outreach events, including classroom visits and tabling.
• Track student program applications and maintain alumni/affiliate records.
• Coordinate travel grant competitions, including application support and reimbursements.
• Provide administrative support to study abroad, exchange, and other student programs.
• Manage data on enrollment, events, and Center projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

University of Florida is hiring an Academic Assistant III. The role supports the Center for Latin American Studies by coordinating undergraduate recruitment, advising students, and organizing outreach events. This position also tracks student program applications, maintains alumni and affiliate records, and coordinates annual travel grant competitions.

Highlights

• Assist the Associate Director of Academic Programs with undergraduate recruitment and advising.
• Coordinate classroom visits, tabling activities, and other outreach and recruitment events.
• Support the Center's participation in International Education Week and other student events.
• Coordinate travel award competitions, including application support through reimbursement.
• Provide administrative support to study abroad, exchange, and other student programs.
• Maintain a database tracking Center alumni, students, and affiliates.
• Manage data on enrollment, events, and other Center projects.
• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Salary ranges from $41,000 to $47,000, commensurate with education and experience.