Academic Program Specialist (Anthropology)

Job Title : Academic Program Specialist (Anthropology)

Location : Tallahassee, FL

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 61107

Department

This position is in the Department of Anthropology within the Florida State University College of Arts & Sciences.

Responsibilities

The Department of Anthropology at Florida State University is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Academic Program Specialist. This role is crucial to overseeing the continued academic excellence of the department.

• Serving as the primary contact to current and prospective undergraduate students regarding general academic and major advising, as well as developing and presenting student orientations.
• Overseeing the graduate program including admission, advising, and tracking academic progress.
• Maintaining graduate databases and processing tuition waivers evaluations, and other academic paperwork.
• Serving as academic liaison to The Graduate School and The College of Arts & Sciences, representing the department at the college and university level, and keeping departmental staff, faculty, and students up to date on changes.
• Aiding the department faculty curriculum committee in curriculum development.
• Managing academic space and scheduling.
• Serving as FACET representative for the Anthropology department, and processing faculty Assignments of Responsibility.

The Academic Program Specialist plays a crucial role in the success of the Anthropology Department. By serving in this position, you will contribute directly to the success of the academic teaching and research efforts at Florida State University!

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.)

Preferred Qualifications

Who is an ideal candidate for this position?

The ideal candidate for the Academic Program Specialist position in the Department of Anthropology at Florida State University is someone who excels both independently and collaboratively. They are adaptable, organized, and attentive to detail, thriving in a role that requires effective problem-solving and multitasking. The ideal candidate enjoys learning new things and working in a collegial and professional department.

Additional Information

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This is an A&P position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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