Admissions Counselor: Recruit & Guide First-Year Applicants

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a candidate for the Office of Admissions to support first-year admissions. You will assess application types, apply university policies, and assist with recruitment activities while engaging with prospective students and counselors.

Responsibilities include coordinating the application review process, counseling on scholarship opportunities, and communicating policies to families. Travel may be required to represent FSU at events and outreach programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience.
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate first-year application types and implement University policies and procedures as they relate to first-year Admissions.
• Assist in planning and coordinating recruitment activities and represent Florida State University to prospective students, parents, and counselors.
• Assist in the coordination and management of the application review process for first-year students to the University.
• Counsel prospective students regarding admission scholarship opportunities, eligibility and renewals requirements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Counseling

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Florida State University is seeking a candidate for the Office of Admissions to support first-year admissions. You will assess application types, apply university policies, and assist with recruitment activities while engaging with prospective students and counselors.

Responsibilities include coordinating the application review process, counseling on scholarship opportunities, and communicating policies to families. Travel may be required to represent FSU at events and outreach programs.