Academic Support & Curriculum Administrator; Adam Smith Center Economic Freedom

Position: Academic Support & Curriculum Administrator (Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom)

Academic Support & Curriculum Administrator (Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom)

Join us to apply for the Academic Support & Curriculum Administrator (Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom) role at Florida International University.

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Supports the Center's leadership in advancing academic excellence through curriculum development, academic operations, and student success initiatives. Assists in implementing and evaluating curriculum and admissions processes, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and accreditation standards. Provides guidance to faculty and staff, oversees academic support services, and analyzes student performance data to promote continuous improvement. Contributes to recruitment efforts, policy evaluation, and compliance with state reporting requirements.

Fosters collaboration, accountability, and innovation to enhance the quality and impact of the Center's academic programs.

• Works closely with the Associate Director of Degree Programs in the development and implementation of the Center's curriculum. Provides strategic operational assistance to the Associate Director of Degree Programs for student services recruitment and admissions.
• Works collaboratively with the Associate Director to ensure that operations meet the strategic goals and objectives of the Center. Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of recommendations to improve the recruitment and admissions process. Assists with the admissions process for incoming Master's degree applicants to the Center.
• Identifies resources to support student success.
• Assists with the promotion of excellence towards a competency-based curriculum that provides exposure and opportunities for the Center's students. Assesses the appropriateness of various program design elements. Assists with implementing and evaluating academic policies.
• Analyzes data and develops reports on the progress of student performance, including achievement of objectives, progression through the program, and degree completion.
• Analyzing the data required by the State University System of Florida.
• Develops and maintains instruments to ensure continuous evaluation and improvement of the Center and its respective degree programs.
• Provides guidance and direction to faculty and staff on curriculum development. Represents the Center at recruitment events as needed. Establishes performance standards, tracks outcomes, and offers ongoing feedback to maintain alignment and excellence within all functional areas. Manages the administrative requirements related to accreditation.
• Manages sponsored grants in accordance with grant objectives, scope, and budgets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree and six (6) years of appropriate experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in Education or related field.
• Bilingual (e.g. Spanish/English).

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$100,000 - $110,000

Work Schedule

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

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

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