Academic Program Specialist II

Academic Program Spec IICoordination of professional development opportunities for undergraduates. This includes assistance with the process for semester-long internship placement (application and selection); organizing professional development workshops and events each semester; liaising between faculty and students regarding research opportunities; communication to students about prestigious award opportunities, coordinating student outreach initiatives; and measuring and analyzing student outcomes. Facilitate one asynchronous internship class each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester for a total of three classes per academic year. Responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of various study abroad programs including proposal writing. This includes working with Hamilton faculty and UFIC to design, implement and manage these programs, as well as doing advance work to plan the programs, and serve as point-of-contact during the program. Develop and administer program policies and procedures. Responsible for oversight of Hamilton School student organizations. Duties to include providing direct guidance to student leaders regarding school policies and procedures; coordinating faculty advisor timely communication and assistance; and serving as liaison between Hamilton Finance, Events, and Marketing teams and student organization leaders. Established in 2022, the Hamilton School is a multidisciplinary academic unit whose purpose is to support teaching and research concerning the ideas, traditions, and texts that shape Western civilization and American values and institutions. The School offers four undergraduate degrees, five undergraduate minors and two graduate degrees. UF is the state's oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked the Number 1 public university in the United States by Wall Street Journal in its "2024 Best Colleges in the U.S." report. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of America, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts centers support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program.