Student Resource Specialist III (TEMP), College of Nursing

UCF College of Nursing is a leader in nursing education with over 40 years of experience. Located at UCF’s Academic Health Sciences Center, we prepare Knight nurses with academic excellence and innovative, interdisciplinary research to impact lives.

About the role

The Student Resource Specialist III will report to the KNACS Student Resources Manager and assist with delivering and coordinating comprehensive student-success services through the Knight Nurse Academic Center for Success (KNACS). This part-time position identifies and helps resolve obstacles to student success by assessing issues, providing referrals, and primarily supporting Second Degree BSN students while also assisting other pre-licensure BSN students as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic coaching sessions for students experiencing academic difficulty, transitioning into the nursing program, or seeking to strengthen their learning practices.
• Assists with the planning and facilitation of workshops and student-success programming.
• Supports student referrals and follow-up; promotes engagement with KNACS resources.
• Maintains accurate records of student participation and services provided.
• Collects and organizes relevant student-service and academic information to support the manager’s assessment of program effectiveness and identification of opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 1+ year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, higher education, student affairs, counseling, health sciences, nursing, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in higher education, academic coaching, advising, student success, or program coordination.
• Experience supporting academically at-risk students.
• Experience developing and facilitating workshops, academic success programs, or student-engagement initiatives.
• Experience tracking, analyzing, and reporting student participation, course performance, academic outcomes, or grant-related measures.
• Familiarity with pre-licensure nursing education and the academic demands experienced by BSN students.

Pay

The anticipated hourly rate for a well-qualified candidate is between $20.29–$24.00. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

• Part-time, approximately 20–29 hours per week.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.
• On-site work required at the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion on UCF’s Academic Health Sciences Campus in Lake Nona (6825 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827).

Benefits

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees is subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If eligible, the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.