Remote-Eligible Transfer Research Programs Specialist

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

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking an Academic Program Specialist in Tallahassee to support transfer students in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) and related activities. You will mentor students, coordinate UROP leader efforts, and assist with recruitment and evaluation of transfer students in research experiences.

The role includes advising students, conducting information sessions, and helping organize major events such as the President’s Showcase of Undergraduate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree education or closely related degree and 2 years of work experience in science education.

Responsibilities

• Supports transfer students in UROP and beyond; mentors transfer students one-on-one during UROP and research experiences.
• Coordinates with UROP leaders; manages attendance, assignments, and Federal Work Study time review for UROP.
• Advises students in one-on-one meetings, leads group workshops, and conducts information sessions.
• Supports planning, promotion, and execution of events like the President’s Showcase, Undergraduate Research Symposium, FURC, and Posters at the Capitol.

Skills

Mentoring students

Advising

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or closely related degree

Job description

Florida State University is seeking an Academic Program Specialist in Tallahassee to support transfer students in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) and related activities. You will mentor students, coordinate UROP leader efforts, and assist with recruitment and evaluation of transfer students in research experiences.

The role includes advising students, conducting information sessions, and helping organize major events such as the President’s Showcase of Undergraduate