ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

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Position Summary :

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Admissions Counselor - Boca Raton, FL

Summary of Responsibilities :

• The Admissions Counselor is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment activities for assigned counties in Florida as well as other key recruitment markets nationwide.
• Admissions Counselors work with regional alumni in cooperation with the Alumni and Admissions Offices to support the University's recruitment efforts.
• Admissions Counselors partner and collaborate with staff and faculty in Student Affairs & Enrollment Management and Academic Affairs for recruitment, onboarding, and enrollment of new students.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and rapport with high school counselors and state college advisors.
• Counsels and advises prospective students, applicants and family members about opportunities at Florida Atlantic University.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• The Admissions Counselor is required to manage a recruitment territory, using data, data analytics tools, and university dashboards to drive decisions, and consider ROI in recruitment events, travel and marketing efforts.
• This position is expected to support all on-campus recruitment events such as Open Houses and other Divisional events.
• Staff are accountable for generating reports, informing and meeting goals within their territory and providing input to admissions and student affairs leadership to inform the bigger enrollment picture.
• In-person, phone, email, chat, are all required ways in which FAU communicates with potential students.
• Admissions staff members are required to be nimble and able to utilize and participate in these ways.
• It is the responsibility of the Admissions Counselor to participate in high school visits, college nights / fairs, conduct presentations through multiple communication channels, and participate in call nights as scheduled throughout the recruiting cycle.
• Admissions Travel during the week, weekend and nights is required.
• This position is responsible for representing the entire university to prospective students and families and high school guidance counselors.
• As such, it is critical that Admissions Counselors utilize their understanding of university policies and procedures, a professional presence, and that they give accurate information while abiding by the university and higher education best practices.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers :

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO / HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service
• Flexible work arrangement plans - https : / / www.fau.edu / hr / employee relations / flexwork.php
• 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 - https : / / www.fau.edu / hr / documents / community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf
• 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).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https : / / www.fau.edu / hr / benefits / index.php

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Minimum Qualifications :

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.

Salary : $47,500 per year

$47,500 per year

College or Department :

UGA : Freshman Recruitment

Location : Boca Raton

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours :

Monday - Friday 8 : 00A.M. - 5 : 00P.M. with occasional evenings and weekends required.

Application Deadline :

2024-10-03

Special Instructions to Applicant :

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED :

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED :

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED :

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS :

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.

edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education.

At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines.

Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience.

FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan.

Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.

All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit : www.fau.edu

In order to be considered for a position, you must apply through this job website. For more information on how to apply for a position, please review the applicable Applicant Tutorial (http : / / fau.

edu / jobs / applicant-resources / ) . To contact Recruitment Services, send an e-mail to [email protected].

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action / equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.

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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.

S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening.

• Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made : every institution of higher education attended;
• all previous employment since the applicant's 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount;

list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country.

Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport;

and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action / equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.