Program Associate (Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine - College of Medicine)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee seeks a Program Associate to support Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine - College of Medicine. You will help coordinate purchasing, travel, reimbursements, and financial transactions, while assisting faculty, students, and educational programs.

This USPS position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with four years of experience (or equivalent combined education/experience).

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalency and four years of experience; or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to four years.
• Valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver's License, or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing, travel, reimbursements, and financial transactions.
• Support faculty, students, and educational programs.
• Assist with promotion and tenure activities and academic processes.
• Help manage departmental websites, Blackboard, and SharePoint resources.
• Plan meetings, events, and special programs.
• Serve as a trusted resource for administrative and operational support.

Skills

Administrative support

Project coordination

Event planning

Finance processes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Program Associate (Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine - College of Medicine)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63813

Department

Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine - College of Medicine

Responsibilities

About This Role

Join a mission-driven team where your work directly supports faculty, students, and educational programs that shape the future of healthcare. We're looking for a highly organized professional who enjoys coordinating projects, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly.

Why This Role Matters

From faculty travel and purchasing to student programs and special events, you'll help ensure the department's daily operations run seamlessly. Your work will support teaching, research, and service activities that make a meaningful impact across the College of Medicine.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate purchasing, travel, reimbursements, and financial transactions.
• Support faculty, students, and educational programs.
• Assist with promotion and tenure activities and academic processes.
• Help manage departmental websites, Blackboard, and SharePoint resources.
• Plan meetings, events, and special programs.
• Serve as a trusted resource for administrative and operational support.

Why You'll Love This Role

A variety of responsibilities that keep every day interesting.

Opportunities to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.

Professional growth in academic administration, finance, and operations.

A supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions matter.

Qualifications

High school diploma/equivalency and four years of experience; or a combination of post‑high school education and experience equal to four years.

Valid State of Florida or Georgia Valid Driver's License, or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Contact Info

Georgia Arnold
Program Director

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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Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

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

Schedule is 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; however, will require evening and weekend hours, as needed, to assist with meetings and special events.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.