Job Description:
The Academic Program Specialist I functions as the Academic Coordinator for the PharmD program by working with the faculty and instructional design team for smooth course delivery by providing logistic support, general student guidance, and oversight of course learning and assessment activities from a general educator’s perspective.
The incumbent acts as a primary liaison between faculty and students and communicates effectively with a broad range of people including College administrators such as the student affairs office, faculty, students, and other staff.
Builds exams in the ExamSoft platform and disseminates all exam materials.
Effectively communicates with distant campuses to ensure course delivery across the PharmD program on 3 campuses.
Requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage multiple competing deadlines, and document and maintain records of student professionalism, and attendance/performance across courses.
Must collaboratively participate as a team member and contribute to accomplishing the team responsibilities and demonstrate initiative when new situations or problems are encountered, identify when input is needed from others, and solve problems with appropriate oversight.
Duties include:
$,/year
Employment Benefits include:
Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
Leave: UF Faculty and Staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.
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Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree that includes educational coursework such as curriculum and instruction and two years of appropriate experience.
Prior knowledge of University of Florida policies and procedures.
Preferred experience includes use of learning management systems and experience with educational programs.