Assistant Director, International Admissions

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

PSLF program

Paid time off

Education scholarship program

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University seeks an Assistant Director of International Admissions in Boca Raton, FL. This role represents the university to prospective students, families, guidance counselors, and international agents while upholding university policies and best practices.

Responsibilities include analyzing applications, collecting documents, evaluating transcripts, and ensuring admission criteria are met.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization with two years of experience; or a bachelor's degree with four years of appropriate experience.
• Valid driver's license is preferred; local and regional travel required.
• Daily contact with students, staff, and external stakeholders is expected.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review international undergraduate applicants from application to enrollment.
• Collect, download, and evaluate necessary application documents and ensure all criteria are met.
• Provide leadership for evaluation of transcripts and update applicant records.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and institutional policies in admissions.
• Counsel applicants and advisors about admission requirements.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Local & regional travel

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience

Job description

Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director International Admissions - Boca Raton, FL. The Assistant Director of International Admissions is responsible for representing the entire university to prospective students and families, high school guidance counselors, and international agents. Understanding of university policies and procedures, a professional presence, and gives accurate information while abiding by the university and higher education best practices.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Analyzes and reviews international undergraduate applicants from the point of application to enrollment.
• Collects, downloads, and evaluates necessary application documents and ensures all undergraduate admission criteria has been met.
• Provides leadership & guidance for evaluation of transcripts for degree equivalency and grade point average; updates applicant/student records with data required for admission decision based on the review that was performed.
• Reviews admission criteria to ensure compliance with state, federal, and institutional policy.
• Counsels applicants and advisors about admission requirements.
• Responds to inquiries from applicants, advisors, and others about the application process.
• Interprets complex rules and regulations set forth by the State University System of Florida, US Customs & Immigration, Department of Homeland Security, and other national and international educational and security & educational agencies.
• Serves as a reliable source of information for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Center for Global Engagement colleagues, academic program coordinators, and students.
• Monitors and responds to inquiries from prospective international students, agents, and stakeholders using Slate, Outlook, WhatsApp, and other multi-channel tools.
• Acts as primary contact for third-party recruitment agencies and the Center for Global Engagement.
• Interprets best practices from leading national and international education agencies such as AACRAO and NAFSA for international admissions.
• Serves as primary contact for NACES evaluation agencies on behalf of Florida Atlantic University.
• Provides support in determining Florida residency to assess tuition and fees accurately.
• Serves as a reliable source of support for domestic recruitment in and out of office operations (e.g., Information sessions, call center, and lobby support).
• Ability to travel inside and outside of the United States for the recruitment of prospective international students.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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.
• 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).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Valid driver's license Local, and regional travel is an integral part of this position.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, qualify for car rental, and 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.

Salary

Salary: $62,000 - $68,000 Annually Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP) College or Department: Undergraduate Admissions Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends required.

Application Deadline

2026-09-06

Special Instructions to Applicant

• 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 the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [e-mail].

Contact Information

• To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057.
• For communications assistance call 7-1-1.

About Florida Atlantic University

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. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email [e-mail]. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1.