Academic Program Specialist II

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Academic Program Specialist II coordinates professional development opportunities for undergraduates, including supporting the application and selection process for semester-long internship placements, organizing professional development workshops and events each semester, connecting faculty and students regarding research opportunities, communicating prestigious award opportunities, coordinating student outreach initiatives, and measuring and analyzing student outcomes. The position facilitates one asynchronous internship class each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester, for a total of three classes per academic year.

The role assists with developing and implementing study abroad programs, including proposal writing. This involves working with Hamilton faculty and UFIC to design, implement, and manage programs; completing advance planning; and serving as the program point of contact. The specialist also develops and administers program policies and procedures.

The position oversees Hamilton School student organizations by guiding student leaders on school policies and procedures, coordinating timely communication and assistance from faculty advisors, and serving as a liaison between Hamilton Finance, Events, and Marketing teams and student organization leaders.

The Hamilton School, established in 2022, is a multidisciplinary academic unit supporting teaching and research concerning the ideas, traditions, and texts that shape Western civilization and American values and institutions. It offers four undergraduate degrees, five undergraduate minors, and two graduate degrees. The University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references.
• Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. ET on the posting end date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with student program development, experiential education programs, and event management.
• Strong communication abilities and interpersonal relationship-building skills with a customer-centric focus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with great attention to detail and precision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate undergraduate professional development opportunities.
• Assist with the application and selection process for semester-long internship placements.
• Organize professional development workshops and events each semester.
• Liaise between faculty and students regarding research opportunities.
• Communicate prestigious award opportunities to students and coordinate student outreach initiatives.
• Measure and analyze student outcomes.
• Facilitate one asynchronous internship class each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester, totaling three classes per academic year.
• Assist with developing and implementing study abroad programs, including proposal writing.
• Work with Hamilton faculty and UFIC to design, implement, and manage study abroad programs; conduct advance planning and serve as the program point of contact.
• Develop and administer program policies and procedures.
• Oversee Hamilton School student organizations.
• Provide student leaders with guidance regarding school policies and procedures.
• Coordinate timely communication and assistance from faculty advisors.
• Liaise between Hamilton Finance, Events, and Marketing teams and student organization leaders.

Benefits

• Health insurance options for individuals, families, and domestic partners, including voluntary vision, dental, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement options including Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Generous paid leave plan, access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level