Soldiers to Scholars Student Resource Specialist II

The Office of Military and Veteran Student Success, a unit within the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, is dedicated to providing student veterans and military-connected students with an enriching and inclusive environment. The office works with university and community partners to provide a student experience that allows student veterans and military-connected students to achieve educational and career goals through academic success and community partnerships.

The Opportunity: 

UCF Military and Veteran Student Success seeks applicants for a Student Resource Specialist II for their Soldiers to Scholars Program. The Specialist II will support the Soldiers to Scholars program by facilitating mentorship and academic support for our veteran students, as well as K–5 students. The Student Resource Specialist II performs, oversees, and/or manages office activities to include developing curriculum and materials for participants in an off-campus program. Functions may include high level administrative support, program planning or development, fiscal, and human resource processes.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of 14-18 student veterans and approximately 25 elementary aged children. Creates and implements the daily training calendar. Develops the academic framework for elementary children to increase their academic outcomes.

• Responsible for the daily operation of the mentorship program to include training for mentors and mentees. Provides direction to others to ensure procedures and standards are upheld. Responsible for implementing the recruiting plan. Develops and implements administrative standards, policies, and procedures.

• Maintains record keeping for student veterans to ensure program agreements and requirements are being maintained. Responsible for ensuring student veterans have met all training requirements to participate in the Soldiers to Scholars Program.

• Liaison with Eagle Nest Elementary School to provide continuous feedback and improvement to the Walking School Bus program.

• Other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the program. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with elementary students.

• Familiarity with the military or military experience.

• Reading instruction background or a strong understanding of early literacy development.

• Experience training and mentoring students.

• Experience facilitating or delivering supplemental instruction.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This position works fully onsite in Orlando, FL.

The selected candidate must complete a Level II background clearance.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers: 

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

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off 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, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.   

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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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