Academic Program Specialist I

🇺🇸 Gainesville, Florida 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $46K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ September 6th, 2026

Academic Ops

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring an Academic Program Specialist I. The role supports a federally funded student success program by coaching an assigned caseload of students and coordinating outreach, workshops, and orientation activities. Program data management and grant compliance reporting round out the day-to-day work.

Highlights

Coaches an assigned caseload of students on academic, financial, career, and graduate school planning
Monitors academic progress and applies early intervention strategies to support retention
Coordinates workshops, orientations, and outreach events for program participants
Supports recruitment, intake, and eligibility verification for program enrollment
Develops promotional materials and program communications
Maintains program records and analyzes participation data for grant reporting
Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience required
Compensation of approximately $46,000 per year