Manager, Academic Program

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

University of Central Florida's College of Engineering and Computer Science seeks a Manager, Academic Program to lead operational and programmatic efforts that enhance learning for students and faculty development. You will develop, administer, and support programs across CECS, coordinating study abroad, scholarships, enrollment services, and international partnerships.

The role requires strong organizational skills, experience in higher education, and the ability to collaborate with faculty and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in study abroad or international education programs.
• Knowledge of credential evaluation and curriculum mapping processes.
• Experience managing scholarship programs, including budgets, applications, selection, and disbursement.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to present program information to multiple audiences.
• Familiarity with enrollment systems such as PeopleSoft, Workday, Banner or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate College Study Abroad programs and serve as a point of contact for prospective and current students exploring international opportunities.
• Manage the CECS Scholarships Program including budgets, applications, selection, and final disbursement requests.
• Manage enrollment services for inbound and outbound Study Abroad students and ensure prerequisites are met.
• Evaluate, develop, and initiate international partnerships; manage existing agreements.
• Manage International Engineering and Computer Science curriculum, supporting faculty and students with advising and coordination.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Student services

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Banner

Job description

College of Engineering and Computer Science:

As Florida's premier engineering and technology university, UCF is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology talent. The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science offers students a world-class education and research opportunities alongside unrivaled partnerships with industry leaders such as L3Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World and NASA. Focused on addressing society's biggest challenges, faculty and alumni are national leaders in energy, aerospace, computer vision, cybersecurity, transportation, health care and the environment, areas of focus that will drive the college's future growth. UCF is the nation's No. 1 provider of talent to the aerospace and defense industries, and the college is home to the national champion student cyber defense team and one of the nation's top computer programming teams.

The Opportunity:

UCF's College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) is seeking a professional Manager, Academic Program to serve as a key operational and programmatic leader within the college. In this role, you will develop, administer, and support programs that enhance the learning environment for students and faculty development, while providing services and operational support for academic programs across CECS.

If you are an organized, collaborative, and student-centered professional who thrives in a fast-paced academic environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact at one of Florida's most impactful research universities.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate College Study Abroad programs, including serving as a point of contact for prospective and current students exploring international opportunities.
• Manage the CECS Scholarships Program and collaborate with other relevant university offices. Manage the budgets, agreements, applications, selection process, and final disbursement requests.
• Manage enrollment services for inbound and outbound Study Abroad students; monitor outbound students, provide academic support as needed, and ensure enrollment prerequisites are met.
• Evaluate, develop, and initiate international partnerships; manage existing agreements.
• Manage International Engineering and Computer Science curriculum, supporting faculty and students with advising, documentation, and program coordination as needed.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in a higher education institution or study abroad organization, including experience in international education programs, academic advising, student services, or student exchange programs.
• Skilled in evaluating international academic credentials and supporting course articulation, equivalency review, or curriculum mapping processes, in collaboration with faculty and academic leadership.
• Track record of developing, reviewing, or maintaining institutional agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), or international academic partnerships.
• Experience managing scholarship programs, including application processing, selection coordination, budget oversight, and fund disbursement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting program information to multiple audiences including students, faculty, and institutional or international partners.
• Familiarity with information systems such as PeopleSoft, Workday, Banner, or similar platforms for enrollment tracking, scholarship administration, or academic program coordination.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $48,722 to $58,203. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more...For more benefits information, view theUCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) Academic Affairs Operations

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$48,722.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

10-16-2026-12-00-AM

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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