Academic Program Spec I

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $46K - $50K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ March 20th, 2026

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The University of Florida College of Dentistry is hiring an Academic Program Specialist I to join their Admission Team. This role involves event planning, outreach and recruitment, public relations, program management, and website maintenance to support admissions and student engagement within the College of Dentistry.

Highlights

Organize and promote Office of Admissions events such as forums, fairs, open houses, and interviews.
Manage recruitment efforts for pre-dental and predoctoral students across Florida and the U.S., including presentations and virtual fairs.
Coordinate public relations activities, including graphic design, multimedia content production, and collaboration with communications directors.
Manage the Admissions Outreach Ambassadors and BS-DMD professional development programs, as well as coordinate student events like Shadow a Gator Student Dentist Day.
Maintain and update the Office of Admissions website and Accepted Student’s Website to enhance student communications.
Proficient in social media management, graphic design software, and computer skills.
Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred qualifications include experience with UF event planning, public speaking skills, and familiarity with university admissions policies and procedures.
Salary ranges from $46,000 to $50,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.
Offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.