Academic Services Administrator- Mental Health Law & Policy

Department:  Mental Health Law and Policy / 0-5820-000

College/Division: College of Behavioral & Community Sciences

Salary Plan:   Administration

Job Code/Title: 1108 Academic Services Administrator 

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $47,380/year

Department Summary: 

The Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP) is one of six departments/schools in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) and department faculty are integral members of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI).  The department promotes academic excellence by providing leadership and opportunities that enhance manpower development and personal growth in a fully engaged learner-centered environment.  The mission of the department is to promote the health and quality of life of people with mental and substance use disorders by creating, evaluating, disseminating and translating state-of-the-art knowledge to support effective practice across behavioral health and criminal justice systems.

Position Summary:  

 The position serves as the point of contact to students, prospective students, and faculty on matters related to course management, enrollment, space, policies and procedures of our undergraduate Behavioral Healthcare major and minor, and provides administrative support the Academic Program Director.

• Develop course schedules for the undergraduate Behavioral Healthcare program; coordinate the submission and development process for new course offerings and course revisions; coordinate space requirements and classroom logistics as needed to ensure seamless delivery of instruction; supervise the ordering of books requests from faculty; process course permits; maintain student records and conduct grad checks; process graduate student tuition waivers.

• Administer academic policies and advise faculty, staff, and students on policy matters related to the academic program. Manage the credentialing of adjuncts and graduate teaching assistants, maintain credentialing forms and transcripts for adjunct faculty; maintain teaching faculty assignment data; assist faculty by grading and proctoring course exams.

• Fulfill department responsibilities for admissions recruitment and program marketing; analyze quantitative and qualitative data to produced reports for internal and external use, including accreditation reviews; write reports and prepare presentations about the Behavioral Healthcare program, instructional activity, and program planning.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a Master’s degree in education or a field of study related to the academic program, or a Bachelor’s degree in those same fields and a minimum of 2 years experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years experience in an academic setting and experience with Banner/Oasis.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level I criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35535

Posting Date:  10/31/23

Posting End Date: 11/30/23

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Equal Employment Opportunity 

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Work Location 

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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