Program Coordinator

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

History:

The UCF History Department studies the past in service to the present and the future, working with partners locally, nationally, and internationally to produce new perspectives on the past for scholars and the general public. The History Department is searching for a Program Coordinator to support the Public History Program. They will support a number of programs, including the Veterans History project, RICHES (Regional Initiative for Collecting the History, Experiences, and Stories of Central Florida), and lecture series.

The Opportunity:

The selected candidate will coordinate Community Outreach for the Public History program including educational programming and training, Veterans History project and other Public History projects. They will assist the Public History Director with public relations, publicity, marketing, fund-raising, and communication with community partners. Candidate for community outreach, developing training programs for community partners, faculty and students, serving as liaison with departments and units, developing co-curricular opportunities for projects, and recruiting faculty to participate in projects.

Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for all community outreach for both the Public History and History Department and programs under its aegis, such as the Veterans History Project and RICHES.

• Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and executing public events and marketing initiatives.

• Responsible for daily operations of project, grant writing, building relationships with veteran agencies, recruiting veterans for oral histories, collecting and processing oral histories, serving as liaison with the UCF Library and Library of Congress.

• Responsible for supervising GRAs, interns, and OPS positions that assist in the various projects.

• Makes independent decisions in the areas of communication, marketing, and event management.

Business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Position requires attendance at events during non-business hours as needed to represent the department and manage events.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Excellent interpersonal, organization, communication skills (verbal and written); extensive computer skills in MSWord, Excel, Outlook, and TEAMs.

• Familiar with digital tools for marketing such as Canva, photo & video editing software, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

• Able to represent the History Department at public events and work with public organizations in a professional manner.

• Highly organized to coordinate projects such as the UCF Community Veterans History Project, RICHES, etc.

• Familiar with a university setting, as this role will coordinate outreach with other departments including training faculty, serving as liaison to other departments and units, developing co-curricular opportunities for projects, and recruiting faculty to participate in projects.

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to your application, please include a resume. Candidates should be prepared to provide a portfolio upon request.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

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

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

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21)

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

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

Department

College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) – History

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, and events as needed.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$48,722.00 to Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http//www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

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