Student Affairs Program Coordinator

Inside Higher Ed; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost State Health plans

Dental plans for families

Vision insurance

Paid family leave

GatorPerks discount program

Job summary

A prominent educational organization is seeking a Student Affairs Program Coordinator in Gainesville, FL. The role focuses on advocating for students, managing scholarships, and overseeing student leadership initiatives. Candidates should possess a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience. This full-time position offers a salary of $50,000 annually and comes with various benefits, including health and retirement plans. Join our team to make a significant impact on student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience.
• Experience working with professional or graduate students.
• Ability to manage student organizations.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for pre-doctoral students facing academic challenges.
• Develop plans for student leadership meetings.
• Manage the scholarship process for DMD students.

Skills

Student advocacy

Event management

Crisis response training

Knowledge of student organization management

Education

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience

Job description

Job Title

Student Affairs Program Coordinator

Employer

Inside Higher Ed

Job No

537834

Work Type

Full Time

Location

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Classification Title

Student Affairs Program Crd

Classification Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Student Affairs: Serve as a student advocate by guiding pre-doctoral students to overcome educational and personal barriers to achieve academic success. Offer support to pre-doctoral students facing academic, conduct, or personal issues and refer them to appropriate campus resources for intervention when needed. Follow up with students through meetings to assess if their needs are being met. Work with faculty and staff to help address student concerns.
• D3 & D4 Guidance: Attend D3 & D4 class meetings upon request, and record minutes and coordinate with Associate Deans of SAI and OAA in reviewing and providing actions/responses for meeting discussions.
• D3 and D4 Officer Development: Develop a plan, schedule, and coordinate Student Leadership Meetings. Promote officer leadership development through the following: Serve as an advisor, guiding and supporting students in resolving leadership concerns. Coordinate meetings, both planned and as needed, to assist in planning events and resolving issues. Provide leadership development opportunities.
• Scholarship Process: Collaborate with the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs to streamline the scholarship awards process for DMD students. Assist the Event Planner with the Senior Awards at the Senior Banquet Ceremony (see event planning).
• Student Organizations: Stay updated on UF policies and procedures regarding student organizations, and collaborate with Student Activities & Involvement to advocate for UFCD students in policy development and implementation. Guide student organization leadership through the annual UF Student Activities & Involvement registration process. Ensure all UFCD-affiliated student organizations comply with UF policies. Manage student involvement supply and travel fund applications. Provide student organization leadership with information on resources available through main campus issues. Guide, advise, and support students seeking to create new student organizations. Collaborate with the D1/D2 Student Affairs Program Coordinator to plan and execute the D1 Student Organization Fair in the fall.
• Accommodations: Serve as the liaison to UF’s Disability Resource Center, coordinating support for students with testing accommodations and proctor exams as needed.
• Student Engagement and Wellness Programming: Oversee and works closely with the Class Wellness Chairs to provide class and college-wide wellness programming. Collaborate with the Associate Dean in assessment, development and execution of college-wide wellness programming. Examples of programming includes: Yoga/Meditation seminars; Speakers Series: Mental Health and other patient care (anxiety, Depression), Anger Management, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse; Stress Busters (Dance parties, games and snacks); Meaningful collaborations with faculty and staff groups.
• Event/Program Planning: Support Event Planner for UFCD-sponsored events, including: commencement and the Professional Coat Ceremony. Work with the Event Planner to support and advise student leadership on student-run events, including but not limited to: Bi-Cuspid Ball; Senior Awards Banquet. Assist the Event planner and D1/D2 student affairs coordinator in other events as needed.
• Administrative: Serves as the support person for the Associate Dean by providing general clerical support including coordinating travel, scheduling meetings and supporting the Office’s special projects. Supports the Student Affairs Committee and other workgroups, scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, and creating minutes; supports other committees as assigned. Recruit, train, and supervise office work study student(s). Provide budget management for the office. Keep office records of services and programs rendered. Participate in relevant office assessments/outcome measures. Office Management- take part in office management rotation cycle (duties include webpage management, inventory, office decorations/maintenance, staff meeting, retreat planning, Welcome Backs, celebration/holiday parties).
• College Service/Governance: Attend meetings and training workshops. Attend and Support the Student Affairs Committee (take minutes, work with Chair to set agenda, assist in communications).
• Other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary

$50,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

The University of Florida offers low-cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family's needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available. Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans. UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment). UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life's challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24-month period. UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program, which provides big savings at various businesses and retailers! Explore UF’s plethora of benefit options here: TEAMS Benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with professional or graduate students; experience in event management and program development; crisis response training; knowledge of student organization management

Application Deadline

Applications Close: 06 January 2026.

Application URL

https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537834

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.