Academic Program Coordinator I

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

LEAD Scholars Academy

UCF’s LEAD Scholars Academy is an academic and co-curricular leadership development program. These students are committed to academic excellence and making a difference in the world around them. Learning about leadership in the classroom is only meaningful when the knowledge is put to use. LEAD Scholars guide and inspire their peers in a variety of ways on campus. Our scholars make a difference in the UCF and Central Florida community with thousands of hours of community service each year.

The LEAD Scholars Academy U-LEAD initiative provides service-learning leadership programs and courses for upper-division and transfer students. U-LEAD is composed of multiple programs with specialized curricula to meet the various needs of students. Each program is composed of single-semester courses designed for upper division students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and an interest in service and leadership. Students may participate in one semester or up to four depending upon their interest and availability. The programs offer two courses each semester, based upon enrollment, that allow students to apply their leadership skills in service-learning opportunities.

The Opportunity:

The Academic Program Coordinator I for LEAD Scholars Academy is responsible for developing and delivering a quality and comprehensive leadership education program to the undergraduate student body. Through U-LEAD, this position implements various leadership tracks intended for transfer and third/fourth year students, among other specified student leader groups throughout campus.

Responsibilities:

• Formulating a plan of action to market and promote the various leadership tracks.

• Overseeing the Virtual Leadership Academy.

• Mentoring Clinton Global Initiative University students.

• Advising the Leadership Excellence Board recruiting efforts for the Academy.

• Teaching academic credit leadership courses and assessment of leadership program outcome.

• Assisting with the LEAD Scholars academic program workshops, activities, and initiatives.

• Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree and 0+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate for this position will hold a master’s degree in Student Personnel, Counselor Education, Educational Leadership or related degree, and be qualified to instruct LDR courses.

• Experience with leadership development programming.

• Prior teaching experience at the college level (GTA or instructor of record).

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here.

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) – LEAD Scholars

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$36,841.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

07-11-2023-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.