Regional Admission Counselor (Miami, Fl Area)

Florida Polytechnic University

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About The Position

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences. The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Responsible for recruiting undergraduate and graduate students from high schools and colleges to enroll in programs at Florida Polytechnic University consistent with its recruitment goals and targets. This position requires the ability to travel throughout the United States and to load and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment. Will have daily contact with prospective students, parents, high school counselors, University officials, or agencies outside the University who call regarding application or scholarship concerns; this includes but is not limited to making presentations regarding the admission process. This position requires that the selected candidate is located in or near the Miami Florida area or willing to relocate there.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of appropriate experience, or a high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience. In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Requires strong interpersonal and writing skills, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to travel, load, and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment.
• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent the University both on- and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
• Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools, colleges, and territories, including travel to targeted schools and/or communities.
• Identify and maintain contact with the appropriate high school and college personnel responsible for assisting with on-site visits.
• Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the University
• Conduct one-on-one admissions counseling to diverse populations.
• Review and evaluate applications and other materials submitted by applicants to make admission decisions.
• Answer inquiries from parents, students, and counselors regarding the status of applications, the basis for the admissions decisions, scholarship opportunities, and special recruitment programs.
• Develop and implement student visit programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the University.
• Develop and implement programs to recruit minority students.
• Track students participating in various developmental and early outreach programs targeting middle and high school students.
• Develop ongoing strategic communications with high school and independent counselors, including email, print, and other media.
• Develop and deliver on-campus events and programs for counseling groups and individuals.
• Engage and participate in professional development opportunities such as those offered by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
• Assist with developing programs to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the University.
• Interprets state statutes and Florida Administrative Code regarding freshman admission to the SUS, residency requirements for tuition purposes, and selective admission criteria to Florida Polytechnic University.
• May receive questions from outside sources for data, and must be sensitive to and aware of the legal (Buckley Amendment) confidentiality issues regarding the release of information.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.
• Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans.
• People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility.
• RETIREMENT Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future.
• Annual Leave To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008.
• Sick Leave Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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