Coordinator, Professional Development Programs

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator, Professional Development Programs – Boca Raton, FL.

The FAU College of Business is one of the largest AACSB-accredited colleges of business in the United States with more than 8,500 students. The college has six departments and an impressive offering of degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (including Ph.D.) as well as many online, executive, and certificate programs. The College of Business was named one of the 2011 “Best Business Schools” by The Princeton Review as well as one of America’s “Top 50 Business Schools for Entrepreneurs” and “Top 25 Online Business Programs” by U.S. News and World Report. The FAU Sports Management MBA is ranked in the “Top 10 Worldwide” by Sport Business International. For more information about the FAU College of Business, please visit http://business.fau.edu .

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Help with front and back-end logistics and resolve problems as they arise or recommend how problems can be resolved.

• Advise and recruit Executive Continuing Education candidates and students, by providing course information; this includes in person and on the phone interaction with potential students.

• Plan, implement and conduct information sessions, webinars, programs, and presentations to educate and inform students about certificate programs. This includes coordinating and developing events, marketing, and outreach to students/faculty/staff/employers.

• Participate and work with Program Development, Content and Target Marketing (in conjunction with the Assistant Director).

• Administer the Student Advisement Process by creating and maintaining course files, including but not limited to student information, student history, grades, attendance tracking, student payments.

• Create course shell, enroll students/instructors through Canvas.

• Create students’ credentials through User Management

• Manage incoming students’ inquiries and registrations in Radius.

• Review course content to ensure that all requirements and standards are met.

• Make positive and constructive contributions to foster a collegial team.

• Serve as liaison with business units in relation to their event planning needs.

• Correspond frequently with students by phone and email using strong and professional communication skills (verbal and written).

• Develop and provide best practices with team members.

• Provide general office support if requested in other areas.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program – https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service .

• Flexible work arrangement plans – https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php .

• Sick Leave Pool Program.

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day – https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf .

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty – Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU’s amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php .

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Experience working with students, and/or adults in an educational environment.
University experience and knowledge of academic advising.
Data entry skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
The Coordinator position for Professional Development Programs requires a service minded, well-organized, detail-oriented person with strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills and a good multi-tasker.
The position requires an outgoing individual who enjoys providing a high level of service and assisting other people.
This individual should know how to prioritize job tasks, work well under deadlines/pressure, does not mind work in a fast-paced environment, and is a team player with a flexible schedule.

Salary:

$60,000 – $65,000 per year.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

COB: Executive Continuing Education

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Some nights and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline:

2024-04-03

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
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