Academic Program Specialist II

DATA MANAGEMENT FOR ACADEMIC CAREER TRACKING

Works with Graduate School IT staff and UFIT staff to maintain, adapt and adopt systems to support academic career tracking including graduate audits, milestones, graduate faculty status/supervisory committees, transfer credits, and degree evaluation and certification. Maintains and documents configuration within UF systems (e.g., SIS, GIMS, Salesforce) relating to graduate education, including student records, degree audits, and graduate faculty records. Coordinates with Curriculum and Programs staff to update degree information and attributes in appropriate systems after academic approval.

ACADEMIC CAREER TRACKING

Participates directly in degree evaluations and degree certification, identifying and resolving any discrepancies related to graduate degree audits. May assist with related petitions.

Processes forms and runs reports related to graduate students at all stages of the student's academic program after admission.

SERVICE TO UNIT ACADEMIC STAFF, GRADUATE COORDINATORS, AND GRADUATE FACULTY

Answers questions, resolves issues, and offers guidance on questions related to graduate faculty nominations, graduate faculty status, supervisory committee tracking, student records, degree audits, and degree evaluation and certification.

Develops and provides training for academic staff, Graduate Coordinators and faculty as related to Graduate Council policies, processes and systems required to support graduate student success.

Works with the Registrar’s Office, other administrative units, faculty, and staff, on a regular basis to carry out policy consistent with the Graduate Catalog, Graduate Council, and University of Florida regulations.

OTHER DUTIES

As assigned by the Director and Deans.

Salary Commensurate with experience and expertise

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Two years of work-related experience in academic programs. A thorough understanding of the requirements, evaluation and implementation of information systems. Familiarity with current university platforms (i.e., Student Information Systems – Campus Solutions) and query building. Ability to work well with end-users and system administrators. Ability to work as a team member and to work independently on projects.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, list of professional references, and resume.

A criminal background check is required.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.