Academic Program Specialist I (Outreach Coordinator)

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

Higher Ed Recruitment Outreach

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring an Academic Program Specialist I (Outreach Coordinator). This role leads student engagement, recruitment, and outreach for the College of Journalism and Communications' Knight Division and Office of Careers and Corporate Partnerships. The coordinator organizes recruitment events, manages a database of prospective students, and serves as a liaison connecting students to CJC and industry opportunities.

Highlights

Lead outreach through class visits, tabling events, and virtual and in-person workshops.
Organize on- and off-campus recruitment events and manage volunteer student ambassadors.
Maintain a prospective student database and track interests and application timelines.
Promote scholarships, deadlines, and programs through targeted communication.
Serve as a liaison between prospective students, applicants, and internal teams.
Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.