Transfer Admissions Counselor

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Transfer Admissions Counselor based at its Boca Raton campus. The role works with the Assistant Director of Admissions to develop and implement procedures supporting admissions policies, facilitate recruitment and admissions, and help develop undergraduate and graduate transfer recruitment plans. The counselor builds relationships with Florida State College advisors, faculty, administrators, businesses, universities, community colleges, and community organizations to promote FAU programs and the transfer process. The position advises prospective transfer students, applicants, and families on university opportunities, transfer pathways, guidelines, requirements, prerequisites, and admissions matters. It promotes the LINK Program and FAU transfer scholarships, conducts outreach, and plans and delivers workshops, presentations, events, and programs at schools, businesses, and community events. The counselor also coordinates with FAU stakeholders, supports transfer student onboarding and New Student Orientation, and provides referrals to relevant student services. Administrative duties include tracking student visits, communications, and applications; preparing reports; creating and reviewing applicant files; routing and tracking documents; recording transactions; and managing databases. The position may supervise and train support personnel. Local and regional travel are integral, and the employee must be able to operate a motor vehicle, qualify for car rental, and hold a valid Florida driver's license. The role requires daily contact with students, faculty, staff, and the general public. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend availability required. Salary is $50,000 annually. A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of appropriate experience, or a master's degree in an appropriate area, is required.

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.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to qualify for car rental.
Valid Florida driver's license.
Availability for local and regional travel.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Work with the Assistant Director of Admissions at the Boca Raton campus to develop and implement procedures that support admissions policies and facilitate student recruitment and admissions.
Assist with developing undergraduate and graduate transfer recruitment plans for FAU.
Establish and maintain communication and rapport with Florida State College advisors, faculty, and administrators to promote FAU academic programs and the transfer process.
Counsel prospective students, applicants, and family members about opportunities at Florida Atlantic University.
Visit state and community college campuses to advise students on 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 facilitate 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 admission applications, and prepare reports showing return on investment.
Create applicant files; forward and track documents to FAU campuses; copy documents; record transactions; manage databases; and review 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.
Vacation and sick leave for eligible employees.
One personal day and nine paid holidays.
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; the program may extend to spouses and dependent children for eligible in-unit faculty.