Academic Program Specialist I (Outreach Coordinator)

Job Description

The Opportunity
Key Responsibilities
Student Communication & Engagement: Lead outreach to students through class visits, tabling events, and virtual and in-person workshops. Ensure consistent messaging about OCCP programs, track student participation, and develop content for student-facing communications and presentations.
Recruitment & Event Coordination: Organize on- and off-campus recruitment events, manage volunteer student ambassadors, and collaborate with staff and faculty on initiatives. Monitor recruitment budgets and set measurable goals for each cycle.
Possession Management & Outreach Strategy: Maintain a database of prospective students, track interests and timelines, and use data to promote scholarships, deadlines, and programs through targeted communication. Oversee and update recruitment content across platforms.
Relationship Building & Support: Serve as a liaison between prospective students, applicants, and internal teams. Provide accurate and timely responses through multiple channels while adhering to UF’s brand and communication guidelines.

Why Work with Us?

UF is a top-ranked University: The University of Florida is ranked #6 among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. UF has a student body of over 55,000 who come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries. Gainesville is an ideal location: Gainesville is in a central location to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a day’s drive to beaches, nature preserves, theme parks, and water-based activities. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds. Our benefits are incredible: We offer top-of-the-line health insurance, a huge selection of supplemental plans, state retirement programs and more. Explore the comprehensive suite of options: https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits. We promote work-life balance: You will earn over a month of leave time every year plus 2 weeks of holidays and 8 weeks of paid family medical leave for life events. Accrual starts day 1 of employment! Check out all leave programs: https://hr.ufl.edu/leave. Advance your education: The University of Florida cares about developing its team members, and that includes reduced tuition toward higher education. We would support work toward earning a master’s or doctorate. See: https://hr.ufl.edu/professional-development/eep.

Expected Salary

Commensurate with experience and education

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Demonstrated expertise and skills in one or a combination of the following areas:
  • Customer service skills
  • Public Speaking and presentation skills (Recruitment experience is a plus)
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Takes initiative
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Proven ability to stay organized and meet deadlines consistently
  • Excellent written and oral communication

Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to be considered, please upload a cover letter, resume, and three references for consideration. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). For additional questions or more information, please contact search panel chair Katrice Graham at katrice.graham@ufl.edu.

Health Assessment Required

No