Enter a job title or keyword

AST DIR, EducTraining Prgms


Job Location:

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 82000 - 85000
Posted: 27 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:

Assistant DirectorEduc/Training Prgms

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Masters degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelors 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:

$82000.00 - $85000.00 commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications:

Masters degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

Preferred:

If no masters degree prefer a bachelors 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


About Company

Company Logo

A top five public land-grant research university, the University of Florida creates a collaborative environment and accelerates future solutions.

View Profile View Profile