Admissions Counselor

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton seeks an Admissions Counselor to recruit and advise prospective students across assigned territories, presenting FAU policies and procedures, and participating in outreach events.

The role requires travel across Florida and beyond, high school visits, college nights, multi-channel communications, data-driven recruitment decisions, and close collaboration with alumni, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, and faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in an appropriate field.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment activities for assigned counties and markets.
• Counsel and advise prospective students about FAU opportunities.
• Participate in high school visits, college nights/fairs, and recruitment events.
• Collaborate with Alumni, Admissions, Enrollment Management, and other stakeholders to support enrollment.
• Produce reports and use data analytics to guide recruitment decisions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Valid Florida driver’s license

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Job description

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

Position Summary

The Admissions Counselor position is responsible for the recruitment and advisement of prospective FAU students across assigned territories. The Admissions Counselor must collaborate with key stakeholders within and outside of the university. The Admissions Counselor is also responsible for participating in student outreach events and giving presentations during the recruitment cycle, providing a thorough understanding of FAU's policies and procedures, and performing other tasks as assigned.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and implementing recruitment activities for assigned counties in Florida, as well as other key recruitment markets nationwide.
• Work with regional alumni in cooperation with the Alumni and Admissions Offices to support the University’s recruitment efforts.
• Partner and collaborate with staff and faculty in Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and other key stakeholders for recruitment, onboarding, and enrollment of new students.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and rapport with high school counselors and state college advisors.
• Counsel and advise prospective students, applicants, and family members about opportunities at Florida Atlantic University.
• 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.
• Responsible and 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.
• Provide in-person, phone, email, and text to communicate with potential students.
• Responsible for participating in high school visits, college nights/fairs, presentations through multiple communication channels, and call nights throughout the recruiting cycle, with travel and evening and weekend participation as needed to support recruitment activities.
• Responsible for representing the entire university to prospective students, families, and high school guidance counselors.
• Utilizes an understanding of university policies and procedures, a professional presence, and gives accurate information while abiding by the university and higher education best practices.
• Supporting on-campus visit programs as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

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

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years or appropriate experience; or a master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Local, and regional travel is an integral part of this position.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, qualify for car rental, and a valid Florida driver’s license are required.
• This position requires daily contact with students, faculty, staff, and the general public, which includes prospective student advising.

Work Details

• Salary: $50,000 annually.
• Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP).
• College or Department: Undergraduate Admissions.
• Location: Boca Raton.
• Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am- 5pm. Occasional evenings and weekends required.
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-30.

Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins. As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world.

As South Florida’s Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world-class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation’s largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year.

From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region’s cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life.

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [e-mail].

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).