Senior Program Coordinator

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Senior Program Coordinator supports the FIU Embrace Education program by overseeing applications, recruitment processes, and outreach activities. This role plays a crucial part in attracting and selecting students, as well as engaging with potential candidates and community partners to promote the program. Ensures that recruitment and outreach efforts align with the program's strategic objectives and compliance requirements.

• Oversees the application process for prospective students, including receiving, reviewing, and processing applications. Ensure timely communication with applicants and coordination of application materials.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders to facilitate outreach efforts and promote program benefits.
• Provides guidance and support to prospective students and their families throughout the application and enrollment process, including answering queries and facilitating campus visits.
• Maintains and analyzes application and recruitment data to track progress, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements. Prepares reports for program management as needed.
• Works closely with the Program Manager and other program staff to ensure alignment of recruitment and outreach strategies with program goals and objectives.
• Ensures that recruitment and outreach activities comply with university policies and relevant regulations. Implements best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Plans and coordinates events related to recruitment and outreach, including application workshops, information sessions, and promotional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of office or related experience.
• Experience in recruitment and outreach.
• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

Not specified

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

How To Apply

• Prospective Employee: If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
• Current Employee: As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.