Manager, Academic Program

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

18h

About The Position

The Academic Program Manager will design and lead programs that support high school and undergraduate students, focused especially on students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds, helping them pursue careers in healthcare and STEM. This role involves building partnerships with local schools, securing clinical and research opportunities, and fostering mentorship to enhance students’ exposure to medicine, public health, and healthcare research.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within K-12 or higher education.
• Experience in community service/outreach organizations or ability to establish community partnerships.
• Previous experience in program administration
• Experience using Microsoft Office Tools (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Zoom, and Canva.
• Experience leading workshops/seminars and public speaking.
• High degree of problem-solving skills, personal motivation, curiosity, self-management, and ability to exercise independent judgment to complete tasks.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in both verbal and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Medical Mentorship and Shadowing Program Administration
• Work directly with faculty lead
• Support student initiatives
• Track student progress
• Coordinate meetings, clinical shadowing, workshops and seminars.
• Develop and lead a new mentorship and enrichment program that empowers high-potential high school students from socioeconomically challenged backgrounds through leadership development, STEM exposure, and sustained mentorship.
• In collaboration with Title I high schools, medical students and faculty, mentor selected students, fostering their growth into future leaders in science and medicine.
• Support other high school initiatives and student-led programs.
• Execute and support COM events and celebrations to enhance the culture and climate

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees