Program Coordinator - School of International and Public Affairs

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Oversees the services offered to Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Ph.D. in Public Affairs (Public Affairs) students, including academic counseling and support services. Provides support to faculty and staff in student recruitment and program promotion efforts, event planning, and assessment reporting.

• Coordinates the operations and/or financial activities associated with the Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) and Public Affairs Ph.D.
• Coordinates the development, scheduling and implementation of new and ongoing academic/student programs or services.
• Oversees and facilitates specific assignments for the business unit/department.
• Performs administrative duties supporting instruction/training, including matters such as curriculum development, evaluating quality and methods of instruction, researching and recommending new programs, and/or revisions to existing programs, as necessary.
• Ensures students are aware of, and in compliance with, academic standards, degree requirements, and broader university policies as necessary.
• Assists with departmental orientations, program marketing, and recruitment efforts, as needed. Some events will occur outside of regular business hours.
• Meets with potential MPA applicants to provide advising on application process and program requirements.
• Supports departmental projects and reporting. Collects program data for quality improvement initiatives and keeps student and alumni records.
• Monitors accounts/expenditures and reconciles statements for departmental credit card. Advises management on budgetary needs or discrepancies.
• Serves as liaison between program participants and the university community.
• Trains, directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of others and is highly accountable to the work of the program, as required.
• Assures that the staff are compliant with University policies and procedures.
• Assists the Department Chair and MPA Program Director with long and short-term course scheduling.

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of office or related experience.

Administrative

$40,000 - $44,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

Criminal Background Check

• Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening
• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.