Academic Program Spec II

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

State retirement plans

Generous leave

Tuition assistance

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

University of Florida is hiring an Academic Program Spec II to coordinate Certificate, MHS, and PhD student programs within the Environmental and Global Health department. The role handles registration, forms, admissions support, and student records, and also staffs the department front desk and mentors support staff.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience, with a salary range of $68,000–$75,000 and comprehensive benefits including health,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating academic programs and supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Certificate, MHS, and PhD student programs and related forms.
• Guide MHS applicants through admissions and respond to program inquiries.
• Serve as liaison among curriculum committee, advisors, and mentors on student records and issues.
• Take notes and coordinate meetings for Curriculum, Admissions, and Program committees.
• Manage department front desk, support faculty events, and assist with onboarding.

Skills

Program coordination

Admissions support

Student records

Front desk operations

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Florida is hiring an Academic Program Spec II to coordinate Certificate, MHS, and PhD student programs for the Environmental and Global Health department. The specialist handles registration, forms, admissions support, and student records, and also staffs the department front desk and mentors support staff.

Highlights

• Coordinate Certificate, MHS, and PhD student programs, including questions, forms, course registration, and semester course scheduling.
• Guide MHS applicants through admissions by reviewing application materials and answering program inbox inquiries.
• Serve as liaison among the curriculum committee, academic advisors, and research mentors on student records and sensitive student issues.
• Take notes and coordinate meetings for the Curriculum, Admissions, and Program committees.
• Prompt students on semester deadlines for timely graduation and walk PhD students through defense-semester steps.
• Prepare annual MHS program reports covering enrollment metrics and recruitment evaluation.
• Staff the department front desk, support faculty events and visiting speakers, and coordinate new-hire onboarding.
• Mentor support staff on workflow and procedures as requested by the Chair.
• Hold a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Earn $68,000 - $75,000 annually, with health, dental, and vision insurance, state retirement plans, generous leave, tuition assistance, and PSLF eligibility.