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Administrative Spec II

PublishedPublished: 10/1/2026
Administrative Spec II

Job no: 541545
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Grant or Research Administration
Department:02080130 - PV-UF PROMISE

Classification Title:
Administrative Spec II

Classification Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:
The Administrative Specialist II supports the administrative and operational functions in a student support office environment. Serving as a liaison, the position ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and administrative support for the Director and department.

Key Responsibilities Include:
Supervision & Staff Leadership: Direct, train, and schedule undergraduate student assistants and student desk personnel; evaluate performance and manage daily front-office customer service and lobby management workflows.

  • Federal Grant Activities: Coordinate pre- and post-award federal grant activities, monitor sponsored research funding, track grant deliverables and expenditure compliance, and review budget reconciliation for accuracy.
  • Compliance, Safety & HR Initiatives: Oversee unit compliance with University, state, and federal privacy/security rules (including FERPA); act as the Building Emergency Coordinator; compiles information for submission the Provost Business Office for processing/approvals.
  • Central Unit Collaboration & Fiscal Oversight: Serve as primary operational liaison to the central Unit Administrative team (Provost Business Office); compiles information in UFGO for approval and vendor purchases, and supports monthly departmental budget monitoring.
  • Departmental Operations & Executive Support: Provide administrative support to the OAS Director, maintain operational procedure manuals, oversee data reporting (Enterprise Analytics), and manage special administrative projects.

Expected Salary:
$53,000 - $56,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:
  • Prior experience supporting federal grant pre- and post-award processes and monitoring sponsored research accounts.
  • Demonstrated experience supervising student employees/staff or administrative support personnel in a higher education setting.
  • Strong working knowledge of University of Florida administrative systems, including myUFL, myUF Marketplace, UFGO, UFirst, Enterprise Analytics, and Salesforce software.
  • Familiarity with FERPA regulations, and workplace safety compliance standards.
  • Strong proficiency in desktop productivity, collaboration, and visual design tools, specifically Canva, Google Docs and Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
  • Professional written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to articulate complex policies, prepare analytical reports, and communicate effectively with university stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, manage multiple priorities, and work/collaborate effectively with central administrative business units.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, applicants should include the following:
1. A detailed cover letter outlining your relevant experience in federal grant administration, personnel supervision, and compliance oversight.
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 29 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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