Academic Assistant III - School of Physician Assistant Studies

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 64,747,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health plans

Life and disability insurance

Generous retirement options

Paid time off with holidays

Job summary

University of Florida's School of Physician Assistant Studies seeks an Academic Assistant III to manage student enrollment, verify academic records, and support course management. You will oversee postgraduate verification requests, maintain course syllabi, and assist faculty with academic activities reporting.

The role includes back-up coverage for SPAS coordinators and coordination with the Center for Experiential Learning and Simulation for assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Register students and verify academic records per university procedures.
• Maintain course information, process grades, and update student records.
• Provide course support for Canvas courses and manage calendars.
• Support Academic Activities Reporting and committee documentation.
• Assist SPAS Coordinators with didactic and clinical activities and back-up coverage.

Skills

Microsoft Office

GSuite

Windows

UF PeopleSoft

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

UF PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Description

The Academic Assistant III serves as the Registrar & Clinical Year Assistant for the School of Physician Assistant Studies (SPAS), responsible for student enrollment, course development, and academic verification. Additionally, the position will provide course support for five clinical year courses and one clinical year didactic course, and is responsible for Academic Activities reporting for didactic and clinical courses.

Classification Title

Academic Assistant III

About This Role

Student Registration and Academic Verification

• Prepare course registrations and processes student enrollment accurately, including resolving any discrepancies in student records.
• Review student transcripts and academic records, monitor progress toward graduation requirements, and provide guidance to clinical students regarding graduation processes, requirements, and deadlines.
• Support assigned courses by maintaining course information, processing grade updates, and ensuring academic records are updated in accordance with university procedures and deadlines.
• Process and fulfill requests for postgraduate education verification, providing essential documentation to outside institutions and licensing boards, and perform quality checks to ensure the validity of educational credentials and records.
• Prepare and update working manuals.

Clinical Year Course Support

• Develop and maintain assigned Canvas courses by posting and updating syllabi, schedules, instructional materials, assignments, announcements, and other course content based on guidance from course director(s).
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure that all lectures and learning activities are added to the calendar/curriculum management system.
• Provide administrative support to course directors, including preparing and maintaining course-related communications, documentation, and student informational materials.
• Work with the staff of the Center for Experiential Learning and Simulation to schedule learning activities and performance-based assessments for assigned courses.
• Manage student assignments and grades for all assigned courses.
• Provide back-up coverage to SPAS Didactic and Clinical Coordinators.

Academic Administration

• Compile, maintain, and distribute Academic Activities Reporting (AAR) documentation; review reported information for completeness and address discrepancies for resolution.
• Evaluate faculty effort and resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as administrative support for the Professional Standards and Promotions Committee, take minutes, and maintain tracking documents.
• Set up and maintains evaluation system for assigned courses.

About The College Of Medicine

The University of Florida's College of Medicine is committed to advancing health through education, research, and patient care. With a focus on innovation and excellence, the college prepares future healthcare leaders through a rigorous curriculum that combines basic sciences with hands-on clinical experience. The College of Medicine emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, fostering and environment where students, faculty, and staff work together to improve healthcare outcomes. The College is home to cutting-edge research initiatives and state-of-the-art facilities, providing an exceptional training ground for aspiring medical professionals. Dedicated to enhancing health care, the College of Medicine plays an impactful role in shaping the future of medicine.

For more information about the College of Medicine and its programs, visit College of Medicine.

We Offer Exceptional Benefits

• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous Retirement Options to secure your future
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages with 10+ paid holidays, paid family, sick and vacation leave
• Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs, leadership development, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Tuition Assistance through the UF Employee Education Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Expected Salary

$23.00 - $25.50 per hour

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google/GSuite, and Windows Platform.
• Experience with the UF PeopleSoft system.
• Be willing to learn new programs and systems including web-based services.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented abilities to assess for accuracy and quality of work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Exhibits intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills.

Health Assessment Required

No