Competency Assessment Project Coordinator

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Competency Assessment Project Coordinator on a two-year, time-limited basis on the Gainesville Main Campus. The role supports planning, implementation, coordination, and assessment of data competency projects and a two-day research symposium.

You will work with project team members, trainers, participants, and stakeholders to organize events and deliverables, manage communications, and help with marketing and outreach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail in administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and contribute to the planning and implementation of events and activities that support data competency assessments.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate data-skills training activities.
• Recruit, communicate with, and coordinate trainers for project-related training programs.
• Collaborate with project team members to develop and implement marketing and outreach plans.
• Track participation, outcomes, and other relevant measures for project events, training, and activities.
• Support the assessment and evaluation of project activities to inform ongoing planning and improvement.
• Assist with planning and coordinating logistics for a two-day research symposium.
• Manage communications with symposium participants, trainers, and other project stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the project implementation plan.
• Support the development, coordination, and timely completion of project deliverables.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Competency Assessment Project Coordinator

Job no: 541335
Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Recreation/Event Services
Department: 55010900 - LB-ACADEMIC RESEARCH CONS-SERV

Classification Title:

Competency Assessment Project Coordinator

Job Description:

This is a two-year, time-limited position reporting directly to the Project Director. The Competency Assessment Project Coordinator supports the planning, implementation, coordination, and assessment of project activities related to data competency assessments and data-skills training. The position works collaboratively with project team members, trainers, participants, and other stakeholders to coordinate events, communications, marketing, implementation activities, and project deliverables, including a two-day research symposium.

Job Duties

• Coordinate and contribute to the planning and implementation of events and activities that support data competency assessments.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate data-skills training activities.
• Recruit, communicate with, and coordinate trainers for project-related training programs.
• Collaborate with project team members to develop and implement marketing and outreach plans.
• Track participation, outcomes, and other relevant measures for project events, training, and activities.
• Support the assessment and evaluation of project activities to inform ongoing planning and improvement.
• Assist with planning and coordinating logistics for a two-day research symposium.
• Manage communications with symposium participants, trainers, and other project stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the project implementation plan.
• Support the development, coordination, and timely completion of project deliverables.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, between 10 and 20 hours per week

The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, but schedule may vary depending on project needs.

$22.00/hr

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Strong analytical skills and experience in planning and setting priorities.
• Ability to develop training content and teaching materials that incorporate instructional design concepts.
• Experience in event planning.
• Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Office applications including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and complete projects, including maintaining workflows and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty and administrators.
• Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to adapt and work creatively in a complex, rapidly changing academic environment.
• Commitment to contributing to a respectful and caring community for all, including individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and perspectives.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to be considered, you must upload your references, cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 14 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.