Graduate Academic Program Specialist (Computer Science)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee seeks a Graduate Academic Program Specialist for the Computer Science Department. You will coordinate all administrative aspects of the graduate program, including recruitment, admissions, retention, and progress monitoring.

You will serve as the primary contact for students, manage residency and visa issues with CGE for international students, and maintain the Graduate Student Tracking database. The role supports planning and program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of experience, or a high school diploma with six years of relevant work experience.
• Post-high school education may substitute for experience at an equivalent rate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, admissions, retention, progress monitoring, and exams valuations for graduate students.
• Serve as primary contact for prospective and current graduate students on requirements and admissions.
• Ensure residency and visa issues are managed with CGE for international students.
• Maintain Graduate Student Tracking database and generate reports for planning and governance.
• Support recruitment by marketing the graduate program and coordinating events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Policy development

Academic advising

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Department

Department of Computer Science | Florida State University College of Arts & Sciences

Responsibilities

This position serves as the Graduate Academic Program Specialist to the Computer Science Department, coordinating all administrative aspects of the graduate program.

In This Position, You Will Be Responsible For

• Development and delivery of graduate student support services such as recruitment, admissions, retention, progress monitoring and evaluation, portfolio collection and validation for exams and defenses, fellowship eligibility, tuition waivers, and assisting with policy development and interpretation.
• Serving as primary point of contact for prospective and current graduate students regarding graduate program requirements, academics, and admission.
• Ensuring students meet residency requirements and working with the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) regarding visa issues with international students.
• Maintaining timely updates in the Graduate Student Tracking database based on student progress, as well as maintaining internal databases used for data retention and analysis for administrative planning and survey requests, preparing reports on recruitment and retention to support Academic Program Chair, faculty committees, and department administration.
• Serving as department liaison between recruitment agencies, hiring managers and future graduates.
• Supporting department graduate student recruitment by promoting and marketing of the graduate program, developing department brochures and flyers, assisting in coordinating recruitment event organization, and corresponding with potential graduate students.

The Graduate Academic Program Specialist plays a crucial role in the success of the Department of Computer Science. By serving in this position, you will contribute directly to the success of the academic teaching and research efforts at Florida State University!

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: post-high school education may substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives
• Ability to interpret academic program requirements and provide advice
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously
• Knowledge of academic resources available to students
• Knowledge of admissions, registration and graduation requirements
• Knowledge of principles and practices of academic program planning, development, and evaluation
• Knowledge of university admissions processes

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

Anticipated starting salary for the position is in the mid-$40,000's.

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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.