Transfer Admissions Counselor

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Transfer Admissions Counselor to join their team in Boca Raton, FL. This role involves collaborating with the Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions to develop and implement procedures supporting admissions policies and student recruitment. The counselor will also assist in creating new undergraduate transfer recruitment plans for FAU.

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.
Daily contact with students, faculty, staff, and the general public, which includes prospective transfer student advising.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, qualify for car rental, and valid Florida driver’s license.
Local and regional travel are an integral part of this position.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains effective communication and rapport with Florida State College advisors, faculty, and other administrators to promote FAU’s academic programs and transfer processes.
Counsels prospective students, applicants, and family members about opportunities at Florida Atlantic University.
Visits state/community college campuses to meet with students and counsel them on transfer guidelines, requirements, prerequisites, and other admissions related matters.
Promotes the Link2FAU Program and FAU transfer scholarships.
Maintains contact with businesses, universities, state/community colleges, and community organizations on a regular basis; participates in community outreach efforts.
Plans and implements workshops, presentations, events, and programs to promote transfer admissions to FAU at schools, businesses, and community events.
Counsels prospective transfer students on pathways to facilitate transfer to FAU.
Trains peers and support personnel, when applicable, to ensure proper information is disseminated.
Coordinates and partners with FAU’s internal stakeholders on transfer and admissions matters.
Tracks and monitors student visits, communications, and applications for admissions; prepares reports to show return on investment.
Processes documents, which includes creating applicant files, forwarding/tracking documents to all FAU campuses, copying documents, recording all transactions, managing databases, and reviewing admissions files.
Provides relevant referrals to other student services which includes offices such as the Military & Veterans Student Success Center, Student Accessibility Services, and Career Services.
Collaborates with Transfer Advisors and the Office of New Student Transitions & Family Engagement for enrollment processing and onboarding experience.
Attends and supports New Student Orientation programs for transfer students.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Benefits

Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family)
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).