Student Program Support Specialist 126870 & 124760
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Job no: 496061
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Nursing
The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.
Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.
Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.
| Position Number: | 126870 & 124760 |
| Position Title (Classification Title): | Student Program Support Specialist (126870 & 124760) |
| Working Title: | Admissions Assistant |
| Job Summary: | The Admissions Assistant will provide information to potential undergraduate and graduate nursing students seeking admission to the specialized access nursing programs with the School of Nursing, ensuring that students receive correct and timely information about the degree programs and help confirm requirements before applying. Assist in preparing, tracking, and processing all applications for all nursing programs for review and communicate to students (includes letters of acceptance, confirmations and denials). Responsibilities also include admissions, readmissions, pre-orientation, orientation, data management, maintenance and management of student files, student follow-up, reporting and departmental tours. Assist with student success efforts and initiatives for the application process. Responsible for tracking student progression in the RN-BSN and MSN programs. Also participates in all School of Nursing events/ceremonies held throughout the year. |
| Department | Nursing |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Minimum Qualifications: | A bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience; or a high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. |
| Position Qualifications: | Knowledge of effective communication techniques for writing, verbal presentation, and listening. Knowledge in handling confidential matters, record keeping and management. Knowledge of department, college, and university policy and procedures. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Experience working with college students, technology literacy, strong communication skills (listening, verbal, and written), ability to work with a team, strong organizational skills, and a self-starter. 5 years of experience in administrative and data entry. Knowledge of course offerings, facilities, catalog, application process, dates and deadlines. |
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| Number of Vacancies | 2 |
| Work Hours | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Salary Range | $36,653 - $43,983 |
| Pay Basis | Annually |
| Closing Date: | 7/2/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu. This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214, visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272. At the conclusion of this search, if a non-preference eligible applicant is appointed to the position and you are a preference-eligible applicant and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, a written complaint requesting an investigation may be submitted to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. Such a complaint should be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice the position has been filled is received by the applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Prior to filing a complaint, it is the responsibility of the preference-eligible applicant to contact the designated Human Resources or other contact person at least one time after 45 days have passed from the final date for submitting an application or the interview date, whichever is later in time, if the applicant has not received notice of a hiring decision. |
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