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Academic Program Spec I

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K - $48K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Department is hiring an Academic Program Specialist I. This role involves managing student services by serving as the contact point for students and faculty, organizing graduate program applications, maintaining student records, and providing timely communication on department and university activities.

Highlights

  • Serve as the initial point of contact for prospective students, alumni, and external inquiries regarding career and academic opportunities.
  • Manage Graduate Program processes including application organization, admissions decisions in Peoplesoft, and maintenance of student records via GIMS.
  • Provide administrative support such as registering students, processing academic activities reports, and coordinating teacher evaluations.
  • Assist in managing undergraduate programs by maintaining majors/minors lists and preparing data for reporting.
  • Communicate with students, faculty, and staff through weekly updates via Mailchimp and direct advising appointment scheduling.
  • Support departmental events, recruitment efforts, and coordinate travel and event logistics.
  • Use Microsoft Office, Peoplesoft, SLATE, and maintain knowledge of UF policies related to admissions and student tracking.
  • Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • Salary ranges from $43,888 to $48,000, commensurate with education and experience.
  • Reports directly to the Manager of Student Services and works closely with faculty, staff, and multiple university offices such as Admissions, Registrar, Graduate School, and International Student Services.