Academic Program Specialist

# Academic Program Specialist

MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33054

Category Education
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* Position Summary:

** The Academic Program Specialist is a full-time, administrative position reporting to the Senior Program Specialist. As the primary operational advocate for the College of Nursing, this role supports student recruitment, advising, scheduling, and program operations with a focus on enhancing student success, program growth, and operational excellence. The Academic Program Specialist ensures a student-centered experience that contributes to enrollment growth, retention, and streamlined administrative processes consistent with the University’s mission and values.##

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* Key Responsibilities:

**** Program Recruitment & Outreach
*** Lead recruitment efforts for the Nursing Programs in collaboration with Admissions, Marketing, Financial Aid, Registration, and academic departments.
* Achieve targeted enrollment goals through proactive and strategic outreach to prospective students.
* Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, industry partners, and government agencies to expand program visibility and pathways.
* Design, implement, and evaluate marketing campaigns to promote Nursing degrees to diverse external audiences locally, nationally, and globally
* Represent the College of Nursing at on-campus and off-site recruitment events, information sessions, and community engagements.## Student Advising & Support
* Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective and current students regarding program information, requirements, admissions processes, and progression.
* Advise students on course selection, degree requirements, registration processes, and graduation pathways.
* Monitor student progress and collaborate with faculty and support units to address barriers to success and retention.
* Facilitate information sessions, orientations, and workshops that support student engagement, retention, and academic success.## Program Operations & Administration
* Manage operational processes for the Nursing Programs, including scheduling, data tracking, reporting, record maintenance, and compliance with institutional policies.
* Coordinate with internal partners to ensure accurate course offerings, communications, and academic logistics.
* Use appropriate technology systems to optimize communication, streamline processes, and support data-driven decision making.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of program workflows and student service delivery.## Qualifications##
** Qualifications
* *** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in education, nursing, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
* Experience in higher education administration, student services, or program support, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse adult learners.
* Proficiency with technology and software tools used to support academic operations, communication, and process optimization.##

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in nursing education or healthcare settings.
* History of successful recruitment, marketing, or enrollment growth initiatives.
* Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
* Commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment.## Core Competencies
* Student-focused service orientation and commitment to retention and success.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing environments.
* Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal and external partners.
* Effective written and oral communication.
* Strategic mindset with attention to detail and data-informed planning
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