Job Description

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Number: 13012T
Classification Title: Coordinator II
Working Title: STEM Program Coordinator

Department: COSE Dean's Office
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $57,000 - $65,000
Pay Basis: Annually

The STEM Program Coordinator supports the goals of the NSF S-STEM grant, UWF STEM Scholars, and the UWF STEM Living Learning Community (STEM LLC) by designing, implementing, and evaluating the Resilient STEM Students Program (RSSP) to enhance student well-being, persistence, and academic success. Drawing on a background in community support and wellness, this position provides non-clinical student support, coordinates academic and wellness programming, and leverages data to guide evidence-based interventions.

Flexible work schedule, with some evenings required for student events. The best fit is someone who does not mind working a flexible schedule.

In accordance with UWF Human Resources Policy HR-20.03-02/25, Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment, a time-limited appointment is a position funded by contract and grant, auxiliary, or local fund, for a project for a specific period. A time-limited position shall have the same rights as a regular position except that the position is not entitled to notice of separation at the expiration of the appointment and shall not have layoff and recall rights.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, education, psychology, student affairs, or STEM field.

Experience:
● Demonstrated experience in student support, case management, or advising within higher education.
● Knowledge of wellness education, survey administration, and program evaluation methodologies.
● Familiarity with at-risk or first-generation college student populations preferred.

Skills and Competencies:
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
● Ability to interpret and present data for decision-making.
● Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
● Collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams.

Proficiency in using the following applications:
● Google drive
● Google Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and Site
● Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher
● Various social media outlets (Facebook and Twitter)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of principles and practice with case management, basic needs, program development and event planning. Strong experience working with undergraduate students on conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred proficiency in the following applications:
● Banner Student Information System
● Adobe Acrobat XI Pro
● CMS (UWF website manager)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• 40% - Program Design and Implementation: Plan and implement non-clinical programmatic components, including resource navigation, student consultation, survey administration, wellness education initiatives for peer mentors, attend and lead monthly cohort meetings, and design and present mental health /wellness seminars. Earn certification as a trainer for Mental Health First Aid to train STEM faculty, staff, and peer mentors. Coordinate day-to-day logistics, including scheduling, communications, and documentation related to Resilient STEM Students Program (RSSP) for NSF-funded S-STEM, UWF STEM Scholars and STEM LLC activities. - (Essential)
• 20% - Collaboration and Outreach: Partner with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and other campus units to create holistic support structures that foster student resilience and success. - (Essential)
• 20% - Student Support Coordination: Meet with assigned support plan students on a regular (biweekly or monthly) basis to monitor progress, address challenges, and connect students to appropriate resources. Provide basic needs support, responding quickly and appropriately to challenges and/or crisis referrals as needed. - (Essential)
• 10% - Survey Coordination and Data Management: Administer and coordinate MHI-5, GRIT, and ASM-C surveys among program participants. Collect, clean, and organize survey data to support program evaluation and reporting. - (Essential)
• 5% - Data Analysis and Reporting: Evaluate quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for intervention; prepare summary reports for the grant team and institutional stakeholders. - (Essential)
• 5% - Program Assessment and Improvement: Use assessment findings to refine program design, develop new initiatives, and build evidence-based programming that supports student success and retention. - (Essential)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Externally imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one’s control. Interruptions influence priorities. Difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Never
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Never
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Never
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.
• This position requires fingerprinting.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

In accordance with UWF Human Resources Policy HR-20.03-02/25, Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment, a time-limited appointment is a position funded by contract and grant, auxiliary, or local fund, for a project for a specific period. A time-limited position shall have the same rights as a regular position except that the position is not entitled to notice of separation at the expiration of the appointment and shall not have layoff and recall rights.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: Flexible
Contract Period: 12 months
FTE: 1.0
Preferred Response Date: 05/08/2026