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Academic Assistant, Certificate in Horticultural Therapy

University Of Florida

Job Location:

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 6 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Academic Assistant III
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Bachelors degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Description:	This 0.75 FTE position provides academic and administrative support for the Certificate in Horticultural Therapy in the Horticultural Sciences Department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This individual is the first point of contact for all academic inquires for both degree- and non-degree seeking students and supports the department by acting as a liaison for students faculty and other departments. Ensures timely review of application and admissions processes and oversee enrollment in these departmentally controlled courses. Supports course development preparation and delivery and assists in the supervision of teaching assistants. Program Coordination Provide primary administrative and operational support for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate program ensuring effective coordination and continuity of program activities. Assist program faculty in planning monitoring and preparing annual academic and programmatic reports. Coordinate and support academic operations including supervising or leading student or administrative assistants providing faculty and program support and supporting the hiring onboarding and coordination of teaching assistants. Aid faculty with course preparation development of course materials and facilitation of student interactions. Support student engagement and community-building activities. Serve as a liaison among students faculty departments practitioners and the broader community to support communication collaboration and partnerships. Student Recruitment Outreach and Enrollment Facilitate admissions and enrollment processes by reviewing application materials communicating with prospective students and preparing and forwarding application packages to review committees. Interact with prospective and current students UF admissions offices faculty other departments and the public to provide accurate and timely information about the program. Advise students on program requirements policies and university guidelines; monitor student progress and support timely completion of program milestones and graduation requirements. Deliver comprehensive enrollment support by maintaining student lists preparing reports tracking student progress and processing graduation applications. Develop and disseminate promotional and outreach materials targeting both internal and external audiences to support recruitment and program visibility. Records Management and Reporting Manage and maintain program data and record-keeping systems related to applications enrollment scheduling grades evaluations and institutional reporting requirements. Ensure accuracy and integrity of records while complying with university policies and procedures. Gather analyze and synthesize data and statistics for institutional reporting assessment accreditation and program evaluation purposes. Interdepartmental Relations Foster and maintain effective working relationships across departments and units to support the success of the Horticultural Therapy Certificate program. Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders facilitating communication resolving issues and supporting cross-functional initiatives related to recruitment enrollment curriculum delivery and student success. Connection to the Profession Help students and faculty stay up-to-date on information and issues related to students work toward professional certification and including eligibility. Other duties as assigned
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with experience
Required Qualifications:	Bachelors degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:	Academic training in horticultural therapy. Experience in managing applications and course registration for degree and non-degree students Ability to effectively interact with the public. Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. Knowledge of university and college policies and procedures related to undergraduate admissions and academic programs. Ability to properly complete and process all relevant forms used in undergraduate academic programs. Knowledge of student admissions procedures. Knowledge of UF student records systems. Ability to use UF student records systems to monitor a students academic progress and certify students for graduation. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Ability to use the internet effectively and efficiently.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position. This position is eligible for veterans preference. If you are claiming veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veterans Preference Page for more specific information.
Health Assessment Required:	No