Graduate Academic Program Specialist

Responsibilities

• Advisor for 3 graduate programs (Masters of Geographic Information Science, Masters of Geography, PhD in Geography) and 1 combined Bachelors/Master's Pathways Program. Includes: informing students of academic policies and procedures and program requirements, monitoring student progress through GST and Student Central responding to student inquiries, academic progress checks, class scheduling, course exceptions, Global exchange paperwork, SAP appeals, probation advising.
• Maintains student files and advising notes in Departmental and College shared drives and Campus Connect. Creates semester list of course offerings. Monitors course enrollment. Oversees graduate enrollment of departmental courses: DIS, Defenses, Preliminary Exams, Internships, Research, Honors Work. Maintains Graduate Student Handbook.
• Builds and coordinates semester course schedule for the department including assigning rooms. Distributes schedule to faculty. Manages registration issues including adding students to closed courses and during closed enrollment periods, override time conflict and class permission. Back-up for first day attendance policy and entering grades.
• Corresponds with Academic Dean's and Registrar's office. Completes Graduate level Preliminary and Graduation Clearances. Facilitates time extension requests, grade changes, retroactive adding/dropping of course hours. Maintains departmental academic forms.
• Collaborates with Chair, Grad & Undergrad directors, and committees to enhance academic programs. Complies data for student awards at request of the department. Liaison to the college, internal and external departments, and institutions and agencies throughout the nation regarding academic affairs. Prepares regular and requested reports through BI and Student Central. Compiles and interprets data at request of the Chair, Grad & Undergraduate directors.

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.)

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.

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 advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.