Admissions Specialist I

College of Health Professions and Sciences, School of Social Work:

The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) is home to nationally recognized programs focused on health and wellness ― and a respected faculty dedicated to teaching innovations and research partnerships. The college offers accredited programs in athletic training, communication sciences and disorders, physical therapy, and social work. CHPS also offers one of UCF’s largest majors, health sciences, as well as popular programs in sport and exercise science within the field of kinesiology. Through coursework, field experience, and inter-professional education, our students develop high-demand skills in healthcare and cultural competency for working with varied populations.

The Opportunity:

The UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences School of Social Work is in search of well-qualified candidates for a Admissions Specialist I position. This position will provide support to the Master of Social Work (MSW) program staff with admissions, applicant follow-up, recruiting, orientation, retention activities 

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to MSW program staff and assist with recruiting, admission, orientation, and retention activities and initiatives for the online and campus based MSW tracks.Provide similar support to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program as requested.

• Assist MSW admission specialist with responding to prospective student inquiries, contacting applicants for outstanding items and preparing applications for review.

• Assist with bookstore communication, catalog and handbook updates and revisions for the MSW program when requested.

• Prepare recruitment materials to share on social media and other platform.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree and 0+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using SLATE.

• Experience working in Higher Education, specifically with a state university system.

• Experience working with students learning through mixed modalities.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities: 

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work harmoniously with team members.

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to a completed application, applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is an auxiliary-funded position. Employment is subject to funding availability and may cease when funding for this employment is depleted.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

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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Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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.”  

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email oie@ucf.edu.