Academic Program Spec II

🇺🇸 Gainesville, Florida 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $68K - $75K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ October 7th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring an Academic Program Spec II to coordinate Certificate, MHS, and PhD student programs for the Environmental and Global Health department. The specialist handles registration, forms, admissions support, and student records, and also staffs the department front desk and mentors support staff.

Highlights

Coordinate Certificate, MHS, and PhD student programs, including questions, forms, course registration, and semester course scheduling.
Guide MHS applicants through admissions by reviewing application materials and answering program inbox inquiries.
Serve as liaison among the curriculum committee, academic advisors, and research mentors on student records and sensitive student issues.
Take notes and coordinate meetings for the Curriculum, Admissions, and Program committees.
Prompt students on semester deadlines for timely graduation and walk PhD students through defense-semester steps.
Prepare annual MHS program reports covering enrollment metrics and recruitment evaluation.
Staff the department front desk, support faculty events and visiting speakers, and coordinate new-hire onboarding.
Mentor support staff on workflow and procedures as requested by the Chair.
Hold a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Earn $68,000 - $75,000 annually, with health, dental, and vision insurance, state retirement plans, generous leave, tuition assistance, and PSLF eligibility.