Program Specialist, Office of Professional Engagement and Learning; OPEL - Panama Campus

Job Title:

Program Specialist, Office of Professional Engagement and Learning (OPEL) - Panama City Campus

Location:

Panama City, FL

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

ASCENT Sponsored Programs ASCENT | FSU Panama City

Florida State University is one of the nation’s top public universities and FSU Panama City amplifies the university’s efforts to preserve, expand, and disseminate knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and human services professions. FSU Panama City is located 100 miles west of Tallahassee on the beautiful North St. Andrews Bay and is only three miles from the beaches of the emerald coast.

FSU PC currently houses 20 bachelor's programs, 9 master's programs, and 1 doctoral program, and boasts a small faculty‑to‑student ratio, which gives students a more personalized academic experience. Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for information about our FSU PC Promise to students and  for more information about our campus. FSU Panama City also recently opened a brand new, residential housing complex on campus and right on the water.

This new apartment‑style complex at FSU PC houses both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information about our on‑campus housing, visit

The OPEL Program Specialist supports the Office of Professional Engagement and Learning by coordinating short‑term workforce training programs, workshops, and bootcamps.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with planning, scheduling, and executing training sessions and special events.
• Coordinating communication with learners, instructors, and partners, including registration, materials distribution, and attendance tracking.
• Promoting OPEL programs through flyers, social media, email campaigns, and tabling events.
• Supporting data collection and reporting efforts to measure program impact and guide improvement.
• Managing instructional materials, supplies, and technology used in program delivery.
• Providing administrative and logistical support for both in‑person and online courses.
• Serving as a point of contact for learners, partners, and faculty by phone, email, or in person.
• Gathering participant feedback and contributing to continuous program development.
• Performing other duties as necessary to ensure effective and compliant program operations.

A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (

Note:

a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

• Degree in a technical field (Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related area)
• Professional certifications in IT or cybersecurity (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and Cisco Certified Network Associate).
• Experience coordinating workforce development, adult education, or career training programs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with continuing education and workforce readiness initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva or similar design tools, and social media platforms.
• Experience with online learning management systems (Canvas, D2L, Moodle).
• Technical certifications (CompTIA, AWS, Cisco, etc.) and hands‑on experience leading or supporting IT or cybersecurity training.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, OPEL, the OPEL Program Specialist works closely with ASCENT staff and OPEL leadership to build and sustain training partnerships with military, government, and private sector organizations. This position plays a vital role in managing the day‑to‑day coordination of continuing and professional education programs offered through FSU Panama City.

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One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and…