Academic Program Specialist II

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

8d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Academic Program Specialist II coordinates professional development opportunities for undergraduates, including supporting the application and selection process for semester-long internships, organizing 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 role facilitates one asynchronous internship class in each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester, for three classes per academic year.

The position 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; serving as the program point of contact; and developing and administering program policies and procedures.

The role also oversees Hamilton School student organizations by advising student leaders on school policies and procedures, coordinating timely communication and support from faculty advisors, and serving as a liaison between student organization leaders and the Hamilton Finance, Events, and Marketing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.
• Coordinate student outreach initiatives.
• Measure and analyze student outcomes.
• Facilitate one asynchronous internship class each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester, for three classes per academic year.
• Assist with the development and implementation of study abroad programs, including proposal writing.
• Work with Hamilton faculty and UFIC to design, implement, and manage study abroad programs.
• Complete advance planning for study abroad programs and serve as the point of contact during programs.
• Develop and administer study abroad program policies and procedures.
• Oversee Hamilton School student organizations.
• Provide direct guidance to student leaders regarding school policies and procedures.
• Coordinate timely communication and assistance from faculty advisors.
• Serve as liaison between Hamilton Finance, Events, and Marketing teams and student organization leaders.

Benefits

• Health insurance through state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners.
• Voluntary insurance options including vision, dental, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement options including the 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 and paternity leave.
• Leave payouts.

What This Job Offers

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