Academic Program Specialist I

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is hiring an Academic Program Specialist I to support a federally funded student success program. You will coach an assigned caseload of students and coordinate outreach, workshops, and orientation activities.

The role also covers program data management and grant compliance reporting as part of daily duties. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Two years of relevant experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Coaches an assigned caseload of students on academic, financial, career, and graduate school planning.
• Monitors academic progress and applies early intervention strategies to support retention.
• Coordinates workshops, orientations, and outreach events for program participants.
• Supports recruitment, intake, and eligibility verification for program enrollment.
• Develops promotional materials and program communications.
• Maintains program records and analyzes participation data for grant reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

University of Florida is hiring an Academic Program Specialist I. The role supports a federally funded student success program by coaching an assigned caseload of students and coordinating outreach, workshops, and orientation activities. Program data management and grant compliance reporting round out the day-to-day work.

Highlights

• Coaches an assigned caseload of students on academic, financial, career, and graduate school planning
• Monitors academic progress and applies early intervention strategies to support retention
• Coordinates workshops, orientations, and outreach events for program participants
• Supports recruitment, intake, and eligibility verification for program enrollment
• Develops promotional materials and program communications
• Maintains program records and analyzes participation data for grant reporting
• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience required
• Compensation of approximately $46,000 per year