Page Program Coordinator

General Summary

The Office of the Secretary is accepting applications for a Senate Page Program Coordinator to oversee the Senate Page Program. The Senate Page Program is a long-established, prestigious public service program for Florida students aged 15-18. Students who are accepted into the Program each spend a week serving the Florida Senate during the Regular Legislative Session.

This is a full-time position, requiring independent work coordinating administrative tasks and assignments. The successful candidate will undergo a Level 2 criminal background screening by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Examples of Work Performed

• Facilitating program activities such as lesson plans, tours of government buildings, and deliveries within the Senate.
• Teaching topics such as the legislative process, public speaking, and the Florida Constitution.
• Managing student applications and communications related to the program
• Processing confidential information.
• Responding to time-sensitive requests.
• Scheduling visits with senators and other elected officials.
• Training and supervising two (2) Temporary Session OPS employees who will assist with the program activities.
• Maintains administrative records and prepares status reports.
• Assists in formulating, interpreting, applying, and assuring conformance with administrative policies and procedures.
• Reviews and monitors seminars and workshops presented and conducts studies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of training programs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative principles, practices
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and review work for accuracy and quality of content.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the unit.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of the public.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and maintain records.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to supervise people.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.