Academic Program Specialist

Supports student service through maintaining student files and records, conducting preliminary screening on student paperwork, making appropriate student referrals and fulfillment of other student-related administrative requirements. Supports department or college recruitment and admissions process. May be responsible for a preliminary preparation of admission paperwork. Prepares correspondence and mailings to applicants and prospects, maintains applicant records, and organizes information for review by faculty. Communicates with students regarding academic program, prerequisites, and course selection. Notifies students with substandard academic grades and issues. Schedules appointments and prepares student files for advising. Enters information into BANNER/OASIS student database system. Creates informational materials, recruitment brochures, and web site content describing departmental programs.

The University of South Florida is a public research university in Tampa, Florida. It is a member institution of the State University System of Florida. Founded in 1956, USF is the fourth-largest public university in the state of Florida, and has a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success serving Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee.