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Florida State University
Transfer Specialist (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences BS Program - College of Medicine)
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Florida State University is hiring a Transfer Specialist (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences BS Program - College of Medicine) to advise undergraduate transfer students in the Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) program from admission through graduation. The specialist builds academic schedules with students, runs workshops and orientation sessions that help transfer students settle into FSU, and works with the Office of Admissions on the program’s transfer admissions. The role also serves as the first contact for prospective transfer students and their families.
Highlights
- Provide individual academic advising to IMS transfer students and help them plan and carry out class schedules that fit their educational goals and program requirements.
- Create, organize, and facilitate workshops and orientation and advising sessions that help transfer students adjust to student life at FSU.
- Coordinate the program’s transfer student admissions with the FSU Office of Admissions, including reviewing transfer and readmission applications, determining excess credit, and recording the results in the appropriate database.
- Coordinate the evaluation of transfer credit toward major requirements and enter it into the appropriate database.
- Work with academic departments and other advising units in Undergraduate Studies to help students change their major into one of the IMS majors, and review student records to confirm students are meeting their degree mapping milestones.
- Evaluate placement forms to decide seminar placement, and help determine students’ program eligibility by mapping out their academic schedules.
- Assist the IMS Program Manager with the degree mapping system, registration holds, certifications, academic requirement reports, and freshman orientation.
- Interpret University, State University System, and statewide policies, and recommend policy changes and system improvements within the unit.
- Meet with prospective IMS students and their families to answer questions about the program’s majors and attend prospective student events.
- A bachelor’s degree and two years of experience, or a high school diploma and six years of experience, is required, and the position requires a criminal history background check.
Transfer Specialist (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences BS Program - College of Medicine) Full Description
Department
Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences BS Program - College of Medicine
Responsibilities
Provides individual academic advising and interprets policies for undergraduate Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) transfer students from admission to graduation. Assists transfer students in the development and implementation of their academic schedules consistent with their educational goals and program requirements.
Creates, organizes, and facilitates workshops for transfer students to foster better acclimation to student life at FSU. Organizes transfer student orientation and advising sessions for IMS. Coordinates the IMS Program transfer student admissions working closely with the FSU Office of Admissions. Reviews transfer and readmission applications for the unit, determines excess credit, and MAP status at the appropriate term, coordinates decision with Admissions, and enters MAP term data into appropriate database. Coordinates the evaluation of transfer credit for major requirements and enters into appropriate database.
Works closely with academic departments, and other advising units within Undergraduate Studies to assist students in changing their major into one of the IMS majors. Reviews student records to ensure student is on track with mapping milestones. Evaluates Placement Form to determine appropriate seminar placement. Serves as the prospective transfer student contact for the IMS Program.
Assists department with the MAP registration hold process. Assists students in determining their eligibility in the program by mapping out their academic schedules. Assists the Program Manager to develop and maintain the mapping system as it appears to transfer students. Assists the IMS Program Manager with certifications, Academic Requirement Reports, and freshman orientation.
Attends prospective student events. Interprets University, SUS, and statewide policies and recommends policy within the assigned academic unit to effectively manage the degree mapping system within established guidelines. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of system and recommends changes as necessary. Meets with prospective IMS students and their families to answer questions regarding the IMS Program majors. Attends Mapping Coordinator Committee Meetings as requested. Completes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)
Contact Info
Ann DelRossi
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position is being readvertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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