Senior Academic Program Specialist

Responsibilities

Serves as the senior academic advisor for undergraduate programs in the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Approves admissions, exceptions, withdrawals, and graduation clearances, and serves as the dean's designee for the resolution of undergraduate academic issues, including grade appeals. Coordinates transfer student advising, the honors in the major program, and the Degree in Three program.

Serves as the point of contact for transfer students. Approves transfer student applications, conducts outreach to transfer students, completes graduation checks, and enters graduation clearance decisions. Monitors late drops and Degree in Three Policy. Serves as Degree in Three program liaison; serves as contact, attends meetings, map out the student's degree program for the three years, track students in program to ensure completion in three years.

Serves as dean's designee to assist in the resolution of undergraduate academic issues including the resolution of grade appeals, special issues and academic concerns. Designated as liaison to Dean's Office regarding multifaceted inquiries from students; drafts prompt & comprehensive responses that answers students' questions & provides complete explanation. Designated as the honors & scholars advisor including the honors in the major program. Approves admissions, re-admissions, special exceptions, withdrawals, course add/drops, reinstatement, graduation clearances, grade changes, Dean's holds, major changes, SASS updates, certifications from lower division to upper division. Prepares, reviews, and processes administrative paperwork related to academic advising and reporting requirements. Performs graduation checks. Reviews applications. Conducts exit interviews.

Counsels and advises students daily regarding academic program requirements, rules, regulations, and guidelines. Interprets policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to academic advising and student services. Makes recommendations for the effective operation of the Student Services Offices. Assists in implementing policy changes. Participates and conducts College and University outreach programs such as orientations, TCC days, Preview, and others. Responds to requests for information from potential students. Serves as liaison to Registrar's Office regarding academic bulletin changes. Proofing/editing/updating general bulletin, academic guide, and maps. Responsible for sending mass e-mails when necessary. Performs related duties as required by a supervisor in the absence of personnel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience. (Note: or a post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret academic program requirements and provide advice.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to utilize problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of academic resources available to students.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of academic program planning, development, and evaluation.

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.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Organization

Working at Florida State University

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.

Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.

Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in our seal: Vires, Artes, Mores — Strength, Skill and Character.

Epitomized by recently named Rhodes Scholars Garrett Johnson and Myron Rolle — elite athletes and scholars committed to public service — and Joseph O'Shea — a campus and community leader as well as a top scholar — Florida State's 40,000 students are dedicated to academic excellence and providing leadership in our complex world.

Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.

With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.

Florida State University's arts programs — dance, film, music and theatre — rank among the finest in the world, offering an arts education comparable to leading conservatories. Its creative writing program is ranked among the nation's best and is home to the most consistently honored and published student body in the United States. Florida State is responsible for governance of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and associated arts programs, one of the largest museum/university complexes in the nation.

Other programs consistently included in the top public university list include physics, chemistry, political science, psychology, criminology, public administration, library science, information, human sciences, business and law.

At the Ph.D. level, interdisciplinary programs draw on notable research faculty strengths that transcend the traditional disciplines, including neuroscience, molecular biophysics, computational science, materials science and research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory—home to the world's most powerful magnets.