Become a UIA Fellow at the University of Central Florida!

Job Summary

The Student Success and Well-Being Center for Higher Education is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Project Manager I and University Innovation Alliance (UIA) Fellow. Situated in the Division of Student Success and Well-Being and its Center for Higher Education Innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative projects that enhance student success and well-being while fostering a culture of innovation at one of the nation’s leading public research universities.

As the Administrative Project Manager I/UIA Fellow, you will play a pivotal role in advancing UCF’s academic and institutional goals in partnership with the Division of Student Success and Well-Being, Center for Higher Education Innovation, and the University Innovation Alliance. You will lead high-impact initiatives that drive innovation, improve outcomes, and strengthen UCF’s student success ecosystem. Reporting jointly to the Senior Assistant Vice President for Strategy & Chief of Staff and the Director of the Center for Higher Education Innovation, you will manage projects from conception to completion. Your responsibilities will include planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with UCF’s mission to unleash the full potential of UCF Knights.

About the University Innovation Alliance: UCF is a proud founding member of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA), a coalition of leading public research universities dedicated to improving student outcomes, particularly for underserved populations. UIA institutions represent a diverse spectrum of the higher education landscape, collaborating across regions to share strategies and scale innovations that make a meaningful impact.

Position Highlights:

Transformational Work: Lead projects that have a direct and measurable impact on student success and well-being.

Collaboration & Innovation: Engage with a network of UIA institutions and stakeholders to scale innovative practices.

Professional Growth: This position is designed to be a three-year visiting role with the possibility of placement at UCF based on need and upon successful completion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher.

• Four or more years of project management experience in student success at a higher education institution.

Salary will be commensurate with experience, $56,030 to negotiable 

If interested, please apply directly through the University of Central Florida