Academic Program Specialist I - PMCB Graduate Program
Job no : 537985
Work type : Staff Full-Time
Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories : Academic Advising / Support, Biology / Life Science, Agricultural Sciences
Department : 60233000 - AG-PMCB
Classification Title :
Academic Program Spec I
Classification Minimum Requirements :
Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Description :
Under the general direction of the Program Director and Graduate Coordinator, this position entails all academic matters pertaining to graduate students and the graduate education program in the Plant Molecular & Cellular Biology Program (PMCB). PMCB is a graduate program in which faculty from different departments and colleges participate. This position also involves advising students regarding the program requirements, academic policies / procedures and campus resources.
This position coordinates all activities of the Plant Molecular & Cellular Biology graduate program, such as :
Assisting students and faculty with registration and drop / add.
Inputting Graduate Letter of Appointment for tuition waivers
Managing the compilation and distribution of all applicant packets to all Admission Committee members and graduate faculty.
Scheduling and organizing the annual PMCB symposium
Expected Salary :
$48,000 - $52,000 commensurate with education, skills and experience.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred :
Bachelor's degree in Horticulture Sciences or related field
Experience with One UF, GIMS & Peoplesoft and Terminal4 (web content management system).
Knowledge of college and campus regulations regarding policies and procedures affecting admission,
registration and student records, transcript analysis, summary and verification.
Well versed in UF Academic Policy
Previous Academic Advisor experience
Special Instructions to Applicants :
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required : No
Advertised : 24 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close : 11 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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Program Specialist • Gainesville, FL, United States