Program Enrollment Specialist

College of Community Innovation and Education:

The University of Central Floridas (UCF) College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) is a one-of-a-kind academic unit with distinct interdisciplinary expertise and potential for partnership with community stakeholders conceived to address societal challenges and work alongside the community. Established in 2018 the college offers undergraduate and graduate programs on the main campus and UCF Downtown. At the heart of the colleges mission is the institutional commitment to transform lives and strengthen society by developing a unified vision and innovative solutions to complex social issues. CCIE promotes innovation through state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research with social impact contemporary inclusive teaching and learning practices and preeminent service for the disciplines the institution and the community.

The Opportunity:

The Program Enrollment Specialistdevelops and carries out enrollment strategies for Project Harmony by planning and coordinating community outreach building and maintaining community partnerships and conducting independent eligibility of potential participants and domestic violence screenings. The position represents the Marriage & Family Research Institute in the community creates and delivers presentations and uses professional judgment to make decisions that support enrollment goals and program requirements. The position reports directly to the Recruitment Coordinator/Lead.

Classification Title: Program Recruitment Specialist

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Performance Management

• Develop execute and refine data-driven enrollment strategies to consistently meet and exceed federally required performance benchmarks.

• Analyze engagement trends community needs and program data to identify priority populations and strategically adjust outreach and enrollment approaches.

• Track outreach engagement enrollment metrics and eligibility determinations preparing data-driven summaries and recommendations for program leadership to collaboratively refine strategies.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Cultivate and sustain robust ongoing relationships with key community organizations agencies and referral partners to establish reliable engagement pipelines.

• Coordinate and lead collaborative outreach efforts schedule and deliver professional presentations and enhance the programs visibility within the target community.

• Act as an official representative of the Marriage & Family Research Institute at all outreach events conferences and community meetings promoting participation and increasing awareness of Project Harmony.

• Design and create effective outreach materials and deliver high-quality group presentations to diverse audiences.

Participant Communication & Intake

• Manage comprehensive communication with prospective participants (via calls texts and emails) to schedule appointments confirm eligibility outcomes and provide critical program information.

• Apply professional judgment and sensitivity to navigate complex participant questions particularly those related to domestic violence screening and safety considerations and ensure appropriate referrals are made.

• Coordinate enrollment appointments and maintain proactive engagement to facilitate a smooth intake process and support overall enrollment goals.

Assessment Compliance & Data Integrity

• Conduct independent and sensitive eligibility assessments and domestic violence screenings using established criteria and sound professional judgment.

• Determine suitability for program participation providing essential safety resources and making appropriate referrals for individuals who do not meet program requirements.

• Ensure strict adherence to all organizational local state and federal confidentiality regulations (HIPAA FERPA etc.) related to study participants and internal records.

• Uphold contractual obligations and quality standards to maintain efficiency accountability and excellence in all work deliverables.

• Support program research and evaluation efforts by collecting and transferring participant data according to established protocols maintaining program fidelity and data consistency across reporting systems.

Team Collaboration & Professional Development

• Actively participate in required meetings including biweekly individual supervision daily team check-ins and all-staff meetings to collaboratively review benchmarks address challenges and contribute to team success.

• Complete required trainings professional development activities and other duties as necessary to support the dynamic needs of the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting participant enrollment intake or program registration.

• Experience in sales or client-facing roles.

• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate and efficient data entry.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data tracking reporting and presentations.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Classification Title: Program Recruitment Specialist

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• Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds postdoctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.

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Veterans Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

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