Administrative Specialist I

Classification Title:	Administrative Specialist I
Job Description:

•Provide administrative support for HR-related activities, including preparation and maintenance of job descriptions.

•Assist with Graduate Assistant (GA), volunteer, courtesy appointment, and other personnel-related documentation and processes.

• Generate reports and maintain personnel records and departmental tracking systems.

• Support HR initiatives and special projects as assigned by the Human Resources Generalist III.

• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with university policies and procedures regarding personnel information.

 

• Coordinate department meetings, retreats, staff recognition events, milestones, luncheons, and year-end activities.

• Manage meeting logistics, including scheduling, room reservations, technology needs, catering arrangements, and event setup.

• Support conference room scheduling and maintenance.

• Assist in planning and executing departmental special events and professional development activities.

 

• Serve as the department emergency contact coordinator and assist with maintaining departmental emergency plans and procedures.

• Participate in and support building committee activities and initiatives.

• Coordinate departmental communications related to emergency preparedness and operational continuity.

 

• Assist with coordinating staff professional development activities and training opportunities.

• Support departmental initiatives, process improvements, and special administrative projects.

• Provide additional administrative and operational support as needed to meet departmental goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Requirements: Expected Salary:

$46,000 - 56,000

Benefits:

As one of the nation’s top public research universities, the University of Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and financial well-being of employees and their families.

Highlights include:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days)
• Eight weeks of paid parental and medical leave
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Discounts on campus and local services and activities
• Enjoy discounts for on-and off-campus activities and services

About the Department of Psychology:

Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida are involved in a broad range of clinical and research initiatives through departmental centers, labs, and interdisciplinary collaborations. The department includes a large outpatient center with various specialty clinics, including one affiliated with the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment—along with an active inpatient service, a psychiatry collaborative program for primary care providers, school-based consultation programs, and community mental health consultation services.

The department offers clinical services and training in adult, child and adolescent, and addiction psychiatry. This includes operations at a freestanding psychiatric hospital, a robust consult-liaison service at UF Health Shands Hospital, and the Florida Recovery Center, which is operated by the Addiction Division. The department is also home to several research initiatives, including the Center for Addiction Research & Education and the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (COARD). UF is an active site for the NIH-funded Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.

The University of Florida is a top  public university and one of the largest academic medical centers in the Southeast. UF Health is a regional leader in innovative, evidence-based mental health treatment and is committed to advancing clinical research. Researchers across the college pursue interdisciplinary work through nine major research centers and institutes. 

About Gainesville:

Located in North Central Florida, Gainesville is home to the state’s oldest and largest university. It’s a recognized hub for education, healthcare, research, the arts, and innovation. Gainesville is frequently ranked among the top college towns and best places to live or retire. Known for its natural beauty and preserved historic charm, the city offers a wide range of parks, museums, lakes, and cultural attractions that appeal to residents and visitors alike. Things to do in Gainesville .

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants should submit the following items as part of the online application: 

• Interested applicants should submit the following materials as part of the online application:
  • Cover Letter that outlines your interest in the position and addresses how your qualifications align with the required and preferred criteria.
  • Curriculum Vitae
• List of Three References including names and contact information. Please include individuals who can speak to your qualifications, scholarly potential, and effectiveness as a colleague in an academic health sciences environment. References will be contacted by the department if the applicant is under serious consideration.

This is a time-limited position.

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

Health Assessment Required: No

 

Advertised: 07 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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