Job no: 540644
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Executive/Director/Management, Student Services
Department: 17060100 - BA-FIRE BUSINESS OFFICE
Classification Title:
Assistant Director, Educ/Training Prgms
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Job Description:
Program Leadership & Student Development
Oversee the FPD Fundamentals Program to:
• Lead the ongoing enhancement and facilitation of comprehensive professional development workshops for all participating students. Topics include key finance industry sectors, career self-assessment, networking strategies with companies, crafting industry-appropriate resumes, industry appropriate interview preparation techniques, and other targeted skills essential for successful careers in finance
• Enhance lesson plans, schedule, execute, and continuously revise the workshops as necessary to align with student needs
• Continue to create and implement strategies for incorporating older students, analyst level alumni, faculty, alumni, industry professionals, and the Warrington Business Services Office in helping students identify appropriate career fits
• Coach students on properly conducting themselves at various stages of relationships with hiring firms
• Conduct high-level interview preparation for industry-specific internship recruiting
Assist FIRE Department with Professional Development Strategy and Hiring Firm Relationship Management. Work in conjunction with Finance Professional Development (FPD) Director and staff, and student track leaders, hiring firms, and stakeholders across the Heavener School of Business to:
• In collaboration with Warrington Business Career Services, become knowledgeable about scope of finance jobs, learning their career paths and which firms offer summer and starting analyst roles, while maintaining a database of current junior summer finance internship job opportunities intended to result in full-time placement offers
• Know the industry appropriate skills sets, education, personal characteristics, and traits necessary for a student to get hired and be successful in the available opportunities
• Partner with Warrington Business Career Services to maintain personal relationships with the hiring firms, staying in tune with their hiring needs and calendars, helping identify ideal students
• Co-Advise FPD Board to execute annual goals and coordinate industry engagements
• Attend FPD meetings, events, industry engagements, and trips that are significant to building and maintaining hiring relationships
• Promote participation in the FPD program and collaborate with college stakeholders as needed
Individualized Educational Planning and Career Placement Guidance
• Continuously assess FPD Fundamentals students’ individual progress through their program attendance, successful completion of structured assignments, continual industry-appropriate self-education, professional growth through participation and leadership in relevant student organizations and jobs
• Promote Hough Graduate School Combined Degree Programs by directing freshmen and early sophomore students to programs suitable for their career goals that they may be qualified for based on their standardized test score history and UF academic performance
• In collaboration with Warrington Business Career Services, guide students on career placement decisions, and instigate mentor relationships with older students and alumni
• As students self-select specific industry roles and firms, coordinate with FPD track leaders to determine an effective internship placement strategy for the student, including relevant certifications, student involvements, and technical training.
Supervision & Leadership of Operations
• Supervise and mentor a dedicated team member responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Finance Professional Development (FPD) Program, providing clear guidance, performance feedback, and professional development support.
• Oversee the work of a program operations specialist, ensuring seamless execution of program logistics, student services, event coordination, and administrative processes.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment by regularly meeting with direct reports, setting clear expectations, and empowering team members to take ownership of operational responsibilities.
• Provide hands-on leadership and strategic direction to a team member managing core FPD operations, including student registration, database management, budget tracking, and vendor coordination.Expected Salary:
$82,000.00 - $85,000.00, commensurate with experience.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Preferred:
If no master's degree, prefer a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience creating, planning, organizing, directing, teaching and coordinating a variety of student development as well as relationship building events.
Experience building and managing relationships with potential hiring firms and alumni.
Record of placing students in internship and full-time jobs.
Strong computer skills
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, apply online and upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No
Salary : $82,000 - $85,000
