Academic Program Specialist III for Online and Graduate Programs and Students

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

2d • $53,000 - $86,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will operate out of the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville at the Levin College of Law. The role serves as the primary operational and program management lead for the Master of Studies (MSL) program. The Academic Program Specialist III is responsible for planning, directing and managing core operational functions of the MSL program, including student services, recruitment, admissions operations, and enrollment management. Working in close partnership with the Assistant Dean for Online and Graduate Programs and Students, this role exercises a high level of independent judgement and discretion in the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of strategies that support program innovation and growth initiatives, operational effectiveness, and student success. The Academic Program Specialist III provides day-day leadership of program operations focusing on student services and processes, designing, refining, and sustaining scalable processes, systems, and procedures that support a high-quality student-centered experience across all program locations. This position is expected to operate with a high level of autonomy and accountability and is expected to develop and implement, evaluate and continuously improve program processes and procedures to ensure operational effectiveness to ensure the program hits program growth goals. This position will provide end to end oversight and ensure a smooth transition for all students across their educational journeys.

Requirements

• Master's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in education or counseling with five plus years in higher education admissions and student services.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and meeting materials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to anticipate needs and develop proactive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Planning, directing and managing core operational functions of the MSL program, including student services, recruitment, admissions operations, and enrollment management.
• Development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of strategies that support program innovation and growth initiatives, operational effectiveness, and student success.
• Day-day leadership of program operations focusing on student services and processes.
• Designing, refining, and sustaining scalable processes, systems, and procedures that support a high-quality student-centered experience across all program locations.
• Develop and implement, evaluate and continuously improve program processes and procedures to ensure operational effectiveness to ensure the program hits program growth goals.
• Provide end to end oversight and ensure a smooth transition for all students across their educational journeys.

What This Job Offers

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