Academic Program Specialist

Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement 

• Supports transfer students in Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) and beyond. Facilitates the UROP Leader support class for Transfer UROP Leaders in collaboration with the UROP Research Support Specialist. Advises and mentors transfer students one-on-one throughout their UROP and research experiences. Coordinates recruitment efforts for transfer students. Conducts qualitative and quantitative evaluations of the transfer student research experience at FSU. Serves as a liaison to Transfer Student Services.
• Coordinates with the Undergraduate Research Support Specialist by working closely with the UROP leaders and the UROP colloquia, conducting class evaluations, and assisting with the UROP Leader committees. Manages attendance, assignment completion, and Federal Work Study time review and approval for UROP.
• Advises students in one-on-one meetings, leading group workshops, and conducting information sessions.
• Supports the coordination, planning, promotion, and execution of several large-scale events, including the President’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (fall), the Undergraduate Research Symposium (spring), the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC), and the biennial Florida Undergraduate Posters at the Capitol.

Bachelor’s degree education or a closely related degree and 2 years (24 months) of work experience in science education.

• Expertise in STEM education, pedagogy, and undergraduate research.
• Experience creating assessments and evaluating and interpreting the data.
• Experience creating policies and procedures.
• Experience advising and mentoring students to include monitoring progress, setting goals, and connecting students to relevant resources.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research.

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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