Academic Program Specialist II

Job no:531686
Work type:Staff Full-Time
Location:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:Academic Advising/Support
Department:19010300 - EG-STUDENT SERVICES

Academic Program Spec II

Support the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering special state college and other student partnership programs. Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of partnership programs, assist with partnership program student academic advisement, course registration, student and parent information sessions, event scheduling, new student orientation, digital communications, and website updates. Collects and analyzes data on partnership program student performance metrics (under IRB guidelines and director guidance) for engineering education research backed strategic planning and program direction development.

Support K-12 programs for the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Office of Student Affairs. Supports the College of Engineering K-12 director with engineering run K-12 outreach events, camps, engineering challenges, and campus visits. Including event planning, event scheduling, event execution, youth compliance, housing, budget planning/monitoring, digital communications, and program direction development. Maintains communication pathways and database of K-12 school contacts for various outreach programs. Develops select K-12 STEM curriculum for engineering outreach activities and camps. Coaches and mentors college student volunteers for engineering K-12 outreach activities and camps. Collects and analyzes data on K-12 program activities (under IRB guidelines and faculty/director guidance) for engineering education research backed strategic planning of engineering K-12 program direction and grant proposal development.

Support Engineering Student Organizations Outreach Activities: Assists engineering student organizations with information and policies on UF youth compliance procedures, background checks needed working with minors, and booking spaces for K-12 campus visits for engineering student organizations. Develops guidelines and documentation for engineering student organizations to follow to ensure

$55,000-$60,000; commensurate with qualifications and experience

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

• Ability to use own judgment in decision making without input from supervisor.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks without supervision.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
• Ability to organize files and other records.
• Knowledge of office procedures, grammar usage and basic math.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to function under highly stressful circumstances.
• Ability to interact cordially with co-workers to accomplish common tasks.
• Ability at all times and a willingness to perform administrative services such as answering phones, retrieving phone system messages, making calls and recording minutes.
• Ability to listen carefully and communicate tactfully.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team of staff.
• Should be articulate and have a good command of the English language. Proficient writing skills and the ability to compose correspondence, edit, and proofread.
• Should be punctual and maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Consistently demonstrate personal initiative: display interest in the overall well-being of Unit and the College.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume with application.

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

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000