Admissions Counselor

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

14h

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Admissions Counselor in Boca Raton, Florida. The position recruits and advises prospective FAU students across assigned territories, collaborates with university and external stakeholders, participates in student outreach events, and gives presentations during the recruitment cycle. The counselor provides accurate information about FAU policies and procedures and performs other job-related duties as assigned. The role involves developing recruitment activities for assigned Florida counties and other key markets nationwide; supporting recruitment efforts with regional alumni; and working with staff and faculty across Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and other areas to recruit, onboard, and enroll students. The counselor maintains relationships with high school counselors and state college advisors, advises prospective students and their families, and manages a territory using data, analytics tools, and university dashboards. They generate reports, work toward territory goals, and provide information to admissions and student affairs leadership. The counselor communicates with prospective students in person, by phone, email, and text; represents the university at high school visits, college fairs, presentations, call nights, and on-campus visit programs; and may travel or work evenings and weekends as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends required. Local and regional travel is integral to the position.

Requirements

A 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.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement recruitment activities for assigned Florida counties and other key recruitment markets nationwide.
Work with regional alumni, in cooperation with the Alumni and Admissions Offices, to support university recruitment efforts.
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 consider return on investment for events, travel, and marketing.
Generate reports, meet territory goals, and provide input to admissions and student affairs leadership.
Communicate with prospective 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 during the recruiting cycle.
Represent the university to prospective students, families, and high school guidance counselors, and provide accurate information in accordance with university policies, procedures, and higher education best practices.
Support on-campus visit programs as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with PPO/HMO plans listed at $50 per month for single coverage and $180 per month for family coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Flexible Spending plans.
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.
Paid time off for eligible employees, including 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, it may extend to spouses and dependent children subject to eligibility rules.