Academic Program Specialist II

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Student Services
Department:57301000 - HS-HAMILTON SCHOOL ADMIN

Classification Title:

Academic Program Spec II

Classification Minimum Requirements:

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

Job Description:

Coordination of professional development opportunities for undergraduates. This includes assistance with the process for semester-long internship placement (application and selection); organizing professional development workshops and events each semester; liaising between faculty and students regarding research opportunities; communication to students about prestigious award opportunities, coordinating student outreach initiatives; and measuring and analyzing student outcomes.

Facilitate one asynchronous internship class each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester for a total of three classes per academic year.

Responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of various study abroad programs including proposal writing. This includes working with Hamilton faculty and UFIC to design, implement and manage these programs, as well as doing advance work to plan the programs, and serve as point-of-contact during the program. Develop and administer program policies and procedures.

Responsible for oversight of Hamilton School student organizations. Duties to include providing direct guidance to student leaders regarding school policies and procedures; coordinating faculty advisor timely communication and assistance; and serving as liaison between Hamilton Finance, Events, and Marketing teams and student organization leaders.

Established in 2022, the Hamilton School is a multidisciplinary academic unit whose purpose is to support teaching and research concerning the ideas, traditions, and texts that shape Western civilization and American values and institutions. The School offers four undergraduate degrees, five undergraduate minors and two graduate degrees.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Hamilton School website (Hamilton School) to learn more about the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education.

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked the Number 1 public university in the United States by Wall Street Journal in its “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of America, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts centers support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program.

Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Employment Benefits include:

  • Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
  • Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave and leave payouts.
Expected Salary:

$55,000 - $65,000 annually

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred:
  • Experience working with student program development, experiential education programs, and event management.
  • Strong communication abilities and interpersonal relationship-building skills in a customer-centric focus.
  • Work collaboratively with great attention to detail and precision.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must upload the following documents to be considered for the position:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Three References

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No

 

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