Program Manager, Administrative Services

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a Program Manager, Administrative Services for the Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children. This remote role will manage Palm Beach projects, develop work plans, monitor budgets, and ensure reporting compliance while engaging with schools, providers, and community partners.

The incumbent will supervise research assistants and OPS staff, coordinate with university and external partners, and travel 15–20% within Palm Beach County to support program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years’ experience related to administrative services or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop work plans, monitor timelines and budgets, track deliverables and outcomes, ensuring compliance and reporting requirements.
• Lead community engagement and substance use disorder prevention outreach with schools, behavioral health providers, youth-serving organizations, and community partners.
• Supervise and support research assistants and OPS staff, including recruitment, training, and day-to-day guidance.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with university faculty, staff, community organizations, government agencies, and behavioral health partners.
• Represent the Center at community meetings, trainings, outreach activities, and project events; travel 15–20% as needed.

Skills

Project management

Budget tracking

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager, Administrative Services

Location: Remote

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63611

College of Social Work Centers and Institutes - Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children

Responsibilities

Manage Palm Beach projects, including developing work plans, monitoring timelines and budgets, tracking deliverables and outcomes, and ensuring compliance and reporting requirements are met. Lead community engagement and SUD prevention outreach with schools, behavioral health providers, youth-serving organizations, and community partners. Supervise and support research assistants and OPS staff, including recruitment, training, professional development, and day-to-day project guidance. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with university faculty and staff, community organizations, government agencies, and behavioral health partners. Serve as a primary liaison for external partners, coordinating project activities and maintaining clear communication across stakeholders. Represent the Center at community meetings, trainings, outreach activities, and project-related events. Travel approximately 15–20% within Palm Beach County and to other project locations to support program implementation, outreach, and partner engagement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years’ experience related to administrative services or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience. (Note: or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, human services or social services field. Relevant professional experience managing or coordinating university-based projects. Experience with community engagement, behavioral health, children and youth services, or substance use disorder prevention is preferred.

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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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

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

This is a remote position located in Palm Beach, FL. Candidate must be based in the Palm Beach area or within a reasonable commuting distance.

Travel approximately 15–20% within Palm Beach County and to other project locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.