Transfer Admissions Counselor

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

4d•$50,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Transfer Admissions Counselor based at its Boca Raton campus. The role supports admissions policies and student recruitment by developing and implementing procedures and assisting with undergraduate and graduate transfer recruitment plans. It involves advising prospective transfer students and their families, building relationships with colleges and community organizations, promoting transfer pathways and resources, coordinating with FAU stakeholders, and supporting transfer-student onboarding and orientation. The position includes local and regional travel, daily contact with students and the public, and occasional evening and weekend work. The position is in Undergraduate Admissions. The salary is $50,000 annually. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final candidate must submit official sealed transcripts and, if applicable, an original NACES evaluation before employment begins, and must pass required pre-employment screenings. Applications require a resume and cover letter.

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.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and qualify for car rental.
Valid Florida driver's license.
Availability for local and regional travel.
Ability to have daily contact with students, faculty, staff, and the general public, including advising prospective transfer students.

Responsibilities

Work with the Assistant Director of Admissions at the Boca Raton campus to develop and implement procedures supporting admissions policies and student recruitment.
Assist in developing undergraduate and graduate transfer recruitment plans for FAU.
Build and maintain effective communication and rapport with Florida State College advisors, faculty, and administrators to promote FAU academic programs and transfer processes.
Counsel prospective students, applicants, and family members about opportunities at FAU.
Visit state and community college campuses to advise students about transfer guidelines, requirements, prerequisites, and admissions matters.
Promote the LINK Program and FAU transfer scholarships.
Maintain regular contact with businesses, universities, community colleges, and community organizations, and participate in community outreach.
Plan and implement workshops, presentations, events, and programs promoting transfer admissions at schools, businesses, and community events.
Advise prospective transfer students on pathways to transfer to FAU.
Supervise and train support personnel when applicable to ensure accurate information is disseminated.
Coordinate and partner with FAU internal stakeholders on transfer and admissions matters.
Track and monitor student visits, communications, and admissions applications, and prepare reports showing return on investment.
Process admissions documents, including creating applicant files, forwarding and tracking documents to FAU campuses, copying documents, recording transactions, managing databases, and reviewing admissions files.
Refer students to relevant services, including the Military & Veterans Student Success Center, Student Accessibility Services, and FAU Commuter Student Services.
Collaborate with the Transfer Student Services Center and Family Engagement on enrollment and onboarding.
Attend and support New Student Orientation programs for transfer students.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including PPO/HMO plans.
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 vacation and sick leave for eligible employees.
One personal day for eligible employees.
Nine paid holidays for eligible employees.
Paid winter break at the President's discretion.
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
Employee Educational Scholarship Program for eligible staff and faculty, offering tuition assistance after six months of full-time employment; for in-unit faculty, the program may extend to spouses and dependent children subject to eligibility rules.