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Program Manager, Academic & Student Services

Inside Higher Ed
Tallahassee, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Job Title: Program Manager, Academic & Student Services

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 62382

Department

College of Law

Responsibilities

The College of Law Faculty Support team has as its mission to serve the administrative operational needs generated by the teaching, research, and public service activities of our faculty. This position serves as the College of Law Faculty Support Program Manager and supervises a group of administrative staff in support of these activities.

The Program Manager is responsible for directing and supervising all faculty support activities to include but not limited to faculty assignments, exam administration, proctoring, and compliance; legal word processing and editing; special event coordination; course material compilation and preparation; processing travel/purchasing for faculty & guests; and management of staff (including OPS support) to ensure essential processes and services.

Ensures staff is trained in any systems needed to support the faculty, such as: Canvas, Attendance Tracking, Textbook Ordering, Travel/Non-travel, FEAS submissions, Room reservations, recommendation letters through OSCAR or other means, Simple Syllabus, and workshop/enrichment meetings management.

The candidate must be flexible with a high level of organizational and interpersonal skills, good attention to detail, diplomacy, and a demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities simultaneously.

STAFF & UNIT SUPERVISION

  • Oversees day-to-day management of Faculty Support operations.
  • Manages and supervises the work of faculty support team to include: employment, training, performance management and evaluation, and discipline of staff.
  • Coordinates and assigns the allocation of work to the Faculty Support team. Sets work schedules and project priorities.
  • Performs administrative operations duties when direct reports take leave or intervention is otherwise required.
  • Establishes and maintains handbooks, manuals, onboarding guides, orientation materials, etc. that outline key policies and practices for staff to reference.

PLANNING AND ANALYSIS

  • Meets regularly with the Assistant Dean of Administration to discuss general unit issues, to identify problems in need of resolution, and to develop long-range strategic planning goals.
  • Identifies issues, trends, and challenges, and suggests solutions for greater efficiency and effectiveness of Faculty Support overall.
  • Develops metrics to assess execution of job responsibilities and holds direct reports accountable for achieving goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience related to academic and/or student services; or a high school diploma/equivalent and eight years of related experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior administrative experience in higher education.
  • Experience directing/supervising a team of four or more employees.
  • Excellent organizational skills to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively in a variety of environments.
  • Strong attention to detail.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

Anticipated Salary Range

The anticipated starting salary for this position is in the range of mid $50,000’s to $60,000’s, commensurate with experience and education.

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FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000

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