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University of North Florida · 12 hours ago

Assistant Director Professional Development, Graduate Recruitment and Retention

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

University of North Florida is seeking an Assistant Director for Professional Development, Graduate Student Recruitment and Retention to enhance graduate student success. This role involves developing professional development programs, leading recruitment strategies, and implementing initiatives to improve student retention and engagement.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work with faculty to develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive graduate professional development curriculum aligned with career readiness, research skill-building, and educator preparation

Coordinate workshops, seminars, panels, and networking events in partnership with faculty, alumni, and employer organizations

Provide individualized and group advising related to academic planning, career exploration, job market preparation, and professional skill-building

Track student progress and engagement to identify professional development needs and measure program outcomes

Maintain resources (guides, online modules, handbooks, digital content) to support student professional growth

Lead the planning and execution of targeted recruitment strategies for masters and doctoral programs within the Silverfield College of Education

Collaborate with program coordinators and the graduate school on recruitment messaging, application pipelines, and yield strategies

Coordinate participation in recruitment events such as graduate fairs, information sessions, webinars, and community partnerships

Collect and analyze recruitment data to assess trends, identify barriers, and recommend improvements

Develop recruitment materials and digital content highlighting program strengths, faculty expertise, and student success

Design and implement retention-focused initiatives such as mentoring programs, orientation activities, cohort-building events, and academic support resources

Monitor student progress and connect students to academic, social, wellness, and financial support services

Facilitate early-alert and intervention processes for students experiencing academic or personal challenges

Conduct climate assessments or feedback surveys to identify graduate student needs and inform program improvements

Develop recognition and engagement opportunities that support belonging and persistence

Qualification

Graduate recruitment strategiesProfessional development programmingData analysisCurriculum developmentAdvisingEvent coordinationCollaborationMentoring

Required

Support the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services in developing, coordinating, and implementing initiatives that strengthen graduate student success

Oversee professional development programming

Lead recruitment strategies to attract high-potential graduate students

Develop retention and engagement initiatives that promote timely degree completion

Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, campus partners, and external organizations to enhance the graduate student experience

Occasional out of office travel required