FPD Academy Program Director

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The FPD Academy Program Director is responsible for the leadership, development, and management of the FPD Academy, a highly selective, optional add-on program for juniors and seniors. This academy serves as an advanced technical and professional "finishing school" for students interested in careers in Asset Management, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Wealth Management, FinTech, Corporate Finance, and Corporate Commercial Banking. The role involves developing and delivering specialized cohorts focused on key industry certifications (CFA Level I & II, CFP, CMT, FinTech, AI) and providing intensive hands-on training in advanced financial modeling, Python/R programming, data analytics, Bloomberg, and SQL. The Director will work closely with the FPD team to ensure seamless integration with existing FPD Tracks and FPD Fundamentals. Key responsibilities also include recruiting, screening, and selecting high-potential students, facilitating advanced technical training, and driving strong placement results, with a target of 90%+ graduating FPD seniors securing roles in their preferred fields with average starting salaries of $90K+. The position requires significant collaboration with the College’s career services office to identify new employer connections and strengthen existing partnerships with top firms, alumni, and industry professionals for workshops, capstone projects, guest sessions, and direct recruiting pipelines. Additionally, the Director will build close partnerships within Warrington’s Business Career Services, MBA program, Development team, and Heavener Academic Advising. Operational duties include overseeing student assessments, tracking data in HIREWarrington to measure program effectiveness and report placement outcomes, systematically tracking full-time offers and alumni success, developing and managing the Academy's budget, and ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations while maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free working environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of UF approved vendors and event planning regulations is helpful.
Knowledge of the UF Student Information System is helpful.
Knowledge of social media platforms to assist with creating and publishing content to elevate awareness of our programs.
Strong Communication Skills
Strong Organizational Skills
Strong Computer Skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple events, visits, and trips simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Launch, develop and manage the FPD Academy as a highly selective, optional add-on program for juniors and seniors.
Develop and deliver multiple specialized cohorts focused on key industry certifications including CFA Level I & II, CFP, CMT, and leading FinTech and AI certifications, while providing intensive hands-on training in advanced financial modeling, Python/R programming, data analytics, Bloomberg, SQL, and other quantitative tools.
Work closely with FPD team to ensure the Academy integrates smoothly with existing FPD Tracks and FPD Fundamentals.
Recruit, screen, and select high-potential juniors and seniors through a competitive application process, admitting motivated students who are ready to elevate their technical and professional capabilities.
Facilitate advanced technical training of functional roles in finance through innovative programs and professional development workshops that focus on topics such as CFA, CFP, CMT certifications, advanced financial modeling, Python/R programming, data analytics, Bloomberg, SQL, and other quantitative tools to help students compete successfully in the financial services job market.
Drive students towards strong placement results, targeting 90%+ of graduating FPD seniors securing roles in their preferred fields with average starting salaries of $90K+.
Support full-time placements for students in FPD Tracks.
Through significant collaboration with the College’s career services office, assist in the identification of new employer connections and strengthen existing partnerships with top firms, alumni, and industry professionals to secure workshops, capstone projects, guest sessions, and direct recruiting pipelines.
Serve as a key connector for the FPD program by building close partnerships with Warrington’s Business Career Services, MBA program, Development team, and Heavener Academic Advising creating seamless pathways and maximize student support.
Oversee student assessments, skills evaluations, and track data in HIREWarrington to measure program effectiveness, monitor technical progress, and report placement outcomes to Warrington leadership and stakeholders.
Systematically track full-time offers in HIREWarrington, and long-term alumni success for FPD students.
Develop and manage budget for the Academy, collaborating with FPD team to ensure it aligns with the overall FPD Program budget.
Ensure all Academy activities fully comply with university, state, and federal regulations while maintaining working environment free from discrimination and harassment.