Academic Program Manager (2 Positions)

Florida Polytechnic University

71d • $59,500 - $63,000

About The Position

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences. The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic advising, retention programs, or related higher education roles.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Academic Advising, STEM, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools, learning analytics, and reporting systems.
• Experience collaborating with Academic Affairs, faculty, and academic departments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex academic processes and provide individualized student guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Admissions, and academic departments to facilitate accurate and effective academic processes.
• Collaborate with faculty and curriculum committees to support academic advising.
• Analyze student success data and trends (Early Alerts/tutoring metrics) to collaborate with other areas (academic departments and tutoring) to recommend improvements in retention strategies and academic processes.
• Prepare reports for leadership on retention, progression, and program outcomes.
• Train staff in advising best practices and student engagement strategies.
• Demonstrate expertise in assigned academic degree pathways.
• Collaborate with Academic Success Coaches to provide proactive, intrusive academic advising to students, including degree planning, program selection, course enrollment, and guidance on academic standing.
• Develop and align academic support programs with institutional retention goals and degree program outcomes.
• Responsible for facilitating the University’s withdrawal process.
• Serve as the point of contact for prospective transfer and dual enrollment students on transfer evaluations, degree requirements, and graduation pathways.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.
• Generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays.
• Accrual of 22 days of annual leave and 12 days of annual sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree