Transfer Admissions Counselor

Florida Atlantic University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

EAP

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid time off

Volunteer day

Scholarship program for staff

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Transfer Admissions Counselor to support transfer admissions at the Boca Raton campus. The role collaborates with the Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions to develop procedures that support admissions policies and recruitment, including new undergraduate transfer recruitment plans.

The position involves counseling students, visiting colleges, promoting Link2FAU and transfer scholarships, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to facilitate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area; two years of relevant experience, or a master's degree in an appropriate area.
• Daily contact with students, faculty, staff, and the public, including prospective transfer students.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel locally/regionally.

Responsibilities

• Counsels prospective transfer students and families about FAU transfer options.
• Visits state/community college campuses to discuss transfer guidelines and admissions.
• Promotes FAU transfer scholarships and the Link2FAU Program.
• Plans workshops, presentations, and events to promote transfer admissions.
• Coordinates with FAU staff and departments on transfer and admissions matters.
• Tracks student visits and applications; prepares reports on outcomes.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree

Job description

Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary:

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

This position collaborates closely with the Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions at FAU's Boca Raton campus to develop and implement procedures that will support admissions policies and facilitate student recruitment; assists with developing new undergraduate transfer recruitment plans for FAU.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains effective communication and rapport with Florida State College advisors, faculty, and other administrators to promote FAU's academic programs and transfer processes.
• Counsels prospective students, applicants, and family members about opportunities at Florida Atlantic University.
• Visits state/community college campuses to meet with students and counsel them on transfer guidelines, requirements, prerequisites, and other admissions related matters.
• Promotes the Link2FAU Program and FAU transfer scholarships.
• Maintains contact with businesses, universities, state/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.
• Counsels prospective transfer students on pathways to facilitate transfer to FAU.
• Trains peers and 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; prepares reports to show return on investment.
• Processes documents, which includes creating applicant files, forwarding/tracking documents to all FAU campuses, copying documents, recording all transactions, managing databases, and reviewing admissions files.
• Provides relevant referrals to other student services which includes offices such as the Military & Veterans Student Success Center, Student Accessibility Services, and Career Services.
• Collaborates with Transfer Advisors and the Office of New Student Transitions & Family Engagement for enrollment processing and onboarding experience.
• Attends and supports New Student Orientation programs for transfer students.
• 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 many more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) 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 (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 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:

$50,000 annually.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

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