Admissions Counselor

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Admissions Counselor in Boca Raton, Florida. The role recruits and advises prospective FAU students within assigned territories and collaborates with stakeholders inside and outside the university. The counselor participates in student outreach events and presentations throughout the recruitment cycle, provides accurate information about university policies and procedures, and performs other duties as assigned.

The position develops and implements recruitment activities in assigned Florida counties and other key markets nationwide. It manages a recruitment territory using data, analytics tools, and university dashboards to guide decisions and assess the return on investment of recruitment events, travel, and marketing. The counselor generates reports, works toward territory goals, and provides input to admissions and student affairs leadership.

The counselor advises prospective students, applicants, and families; communicates with students in person, by phone, email, and text; and represents the university to prospective students, families, and high school guidance counselors. Duties include working with regional alumni, university departments, high school counselors, and state college advisors; participating in high school visits, college fairs, presentations, call nights, and on-campus visit programs; and traveling locally and regionally. Evening and weekend participation is occasionally required.

The position is based in Undergraduate Admissions in Boca Raton and pays $50,000 annually. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. The final candidate must provide official sealed transcripts and, if applicable, an original NACES evaluation before starting. Selected candidates must pass applicable pre-employment screenings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience, or a master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and qualify for car rental.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a role involving daily contact with students, faculty, staff, and the general public, including prospective student advising.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment activities for assigned Florida counties and other key markets nationwide.
• Work with regional alumni and the Alumni and Admissions Offices to support university recruitment.
• Collaborate with staff and faculty in Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and other areas on recruitment, onboarding, and enrollment.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and rapport with high school counselors and state college advisors.
• Counsel and advise prospective students, applicants, and family members about opportunities at Florida Atlantic University.
• Manage a recruitment territory using data, analytics tools, and university dashboards to guide decisions and assess the return on investment of events, travel, and marketing.
• Generate reports, meet territory goals, and provide input to admissions and student affairs leadership.
• Communicate with potential students in person, by phone, email, and text.
• Participate in high school visits, college nights and fairs, presentations through multiple communication channels, and call nights throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Represent the university to prospective students, families, and high school guidance counselors, providing accurate information and following university policies, procedures, and higher education best practices.
• Support on-campus visit programs as needed.
• Travel locally and regionally and participate in recruitment activities during evenings and weekends as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending plans; and an Employee Assistance Program.
• State retirement options, including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for state employees.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Eligible employees receive vacation and sick leave, one personal day, nine paid holidays, and paid winter break at the President’s discretion.
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program tuition assistance for eligible staff and faculty after six months of full-time employment; for in-unit faculty, the program may extend to spouses and dependent children, subject to eligibility rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level