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University of Florida

Academic Program Specialist I - Office of Medical Education

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $48K - $50K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ July 25th, 2025

Canvas

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida College of Medicine is hiring an Academic Program Specialist I to coordinate and support the delivery of foundational medical education courses during the first two years of medical school. The role involves managing course logistics, updating academic schedules and materials, advising students, facilitating evaluations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective course execution.

Highlights

  • Manage multiple systems-based courses in phase 1 medical curriculum and oversee course creation and administration.
  • Develop and maintain Canvas course pages, update academic calendars, prepare quizzes and exams, and support active learning activities.
  • Advise students, track assignment completion, maintain student records, and coordinate textbook adoption.
  • Facilitate faculty evaluations, assist with curriculum mapping, exam blueprinting, and policy formulation for assigned courses.
  • Communicate with course directors, students, simulation centers, and community organizations to coordinate course activities.
  • Required bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel skills, and experience with Canvas LMS, New Innovations, ExamSoft, Qualtrics, and IBM SPSS preferred.
  • Expected salary range of $48,000 - $50,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.
  • Position supports the College of Medicine’s mission to advance health education, research, and patient care through collaboration and innovation.
  • Extensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement options, paid time off, professional development, tuition assistance, and public service loan forgiveness eligibility.