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Academic Program Specialist I - PMCB Graduate Program

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $48K - $52K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ November 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring an Academic Program Specialist I for the Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology (PMCB) Graduate Program. This role manages academic operations for graduate students, advises on program requirements, policies, and campus resources, and coordinates activities including course scheduling, student evaluations, and event organization under the guidance of the Program Director and Graduate Coordinator.

Highlights
  • Manage academic operations and student advising for the PMCB Graduate Program.
  • Prepare program schedules in ONE.UF and assist with course registration and scheduling.
  • Maintain student and advising records using Student Information System (SIS), Graduate Information Management System (GIMS), and PeopleSoft.
  • Coordinate annual graduate student admission committees and organize student progress presentations.
  • Assist with annual academic program assessment and budgeting tasks.
  • Support special events such as graduate student recruitment, orientation, and the PMCB symposium.
  • Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • Preferred experience with One UF, GIMS, PeopleSoft, Terminal4, and knowledge of UF academic policies and advising practices.
  • Salary range is $48,000 - $52,000, based on education, skills, and experience.
  • Represent the Program Director and Graduate Coordinator at IFAS and University-wide meetings when necessary.