Transfer Admissions Counselor

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical and dental benefits

State retirement options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Resumo da oferta

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Transfer Admissions Counselor. You will work with the Assistant Director of Admissions at the Boca Raton campus to support admissions policies and recruit transfer students.

Responsibilities include counseling prospective students and families, visiting state and community colleges, promoting FAU transfer scholarships and the LINK Program, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and assisting with orientation for transfer students.

Qualificações

• 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 required.
• This position requires daily contact with students, faculty, staff, and the general public, which includes prospective transfer student advising.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement procedures to support FAU admissions policies and facilitate student recruitment and admissions.
• Assist with developing new undergraduate and graduate transfer recruitment plans for FAU.
• Counsel and advise prospective students, applicants and family members about FAU transfer opportunities.
• Visit state/community college campuses to meet with students and advise them on transfer guidelines, requirements, prerequisites, and other admissions related matters.
• Promote FAU transfer scholarships and the LINK Program.
• Maintain contact with businesses, universities, community colleges, and community organizations on a regular basis.
• Participate in community outreach efforts and coordinate with internal stakeholders on transfer and admissions matters.
• Attend and support New Student Orientation programs for transfer students.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Transfer Admissions Counselor. - Boca Raton, FL. Summary of responsibilities: Works with Assistant Director of Admissions at the Boca Raton campus to develop and implement procedures that will support admissions policies and facilitates student recruitment and admissions, assists with developing new undergraduate and graduate transfer recruitment plans for FAU. Establishes and maintains effective communication and rapport with Florida State College advisors , faculty and other administrators to promote FAU’s academic programs and transfer process. Counsels and advises prospective students, applicants and family members about opportunities at Florida Atlantic University. Visits state/community college campuses to meet with students and advise them on transfer guidelines, requirements, prerequisites, and other admissions related matters. Promotes the LINK Program and FAU transfer scholarships. Maintain contact with businesses, universities, community colleges, and community organizations on a regular basis. Participates in community outreach efforts. Plans and implements workshops, presentations, events and programs to promote transfer admissions to FAU at schools, businesses and community events. Advises prospective transfer students on pathways to facilitate transfer to FAU. Supervises and trains support personnel, when applicable, to ensure proper information is disseminated. Coordinates and partners with FAU’s internal stakeholders on transfer and admissions matters. Tracks and monitors student visits, communications, and applications for admissions, and prepares reports to show return on investment. Process documents includes creating applicant files, forwarding/ tracking documents to all FAU campuses, copying documents, recording all transactions and managing databases and reviewing admissions files. Provides relevant referrals to other student services. Examples include offices such as Military & Veterans Student Success Center, Student Accessibility Services, and FAU Commuter Student Services. Collaborates with Transfer Student Services Center & Family Engagement for enrollment process and onboarding experience. Attend and support New Student Orientation programs for transfer student. Performs other job related duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

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).
• 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 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 required.
• This position requires daily contact with students, faculty, staff, and the general public, which includes prospective transfer student advising.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, qualify for car rental, and valid Florida driver’s license are required.
• Local and regional travel are an integral part of this position.

Salary

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.

Must be available to work on occasional evenings and weekends.

Application Deadline

2026-11-09

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].

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

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

Clery Act Information Consumer Information Visit Florida Atlantic's Consumer Information page for more information about financial aid, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid.

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).

To contact Recruitment Services, send an e‑mail to [e-mail].