Undergraduate Freshman Admissions Counselor

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking an Undergraduate Freshman Admissions Counselor to support undergraduate enrollment by providing information to prospective and newly admitted students. You will participate in offsite events, information sessions, and campus tours to promote FGCU and its programs.

The role requires coordinating recruitment activities, reviewing applications, and developing recruitment materials while building strong partnerships with feeder high schools and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four years of directly related full-time experience.
• Experience in student recruitment, admissions, or related field.
• Ability to travel throughout the state of Florida.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates recruitment activities for assigned region and/or feeder high schools.
• Interacts with prospective students, families, and the general public.
• Represents FGCU at community events for recruitment of students.
• Reviews freshman applications and makes recommendations on admissions decisions.

Skills

Public speaking

Bilingual English/Spanish

CRM admissions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Admissions CRM technology

Job description

Undergraduate Freshman Admissions Counselor

Florida Gulf Coast University

Job Summary

The Undergraduate Freshman Admissions Counselor supports theundergraduate enrollment efforts of the university by providingadmissions information to prospective or newly admitted students.Contributes to communication materials and represents theUniversity at offsite locations, freshman fairs, feeder highschools, and community events.

FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment andcollaboration. We value employees who successfully work with othersand drive positive change through critical thinking and decisiveaction. If you thrive in an environment of innovation,accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good homehere.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates recruitment activities for assigned region and/orfeeder high schools.
• Interacts with prospective students, families, and the generalpublic.
• Represents FGCU at community events for recruitment ofstudents.
• Conducts information sessions prior to in-person campus tours.Attends college fairs and participates in on-campus recruiting andyield events.
• Reviews freshman applications and makes recommendations onadmissions decisions.
• Provides creative support in the development of recruitmentmarketing materials and communications including letters,brochures, website postings, electronic mail, social media, andother mediums.
• Fosters and develop relationships with feeder high schools,community organizations, or other recruitment sources.
• Maintains accurate records on all recruitment and yieldactivities. Compiles and reports on recruitment initiatives anddata.
• Monitors application progress and audits student records toensure accuracy of completion of application materials.
• Reviews progress, evaluates results, implements new processes,and promotes best practices.
• Assists with the implementation of articulation agreements withpartner universities.

Other Duties:

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either four years of directly relatedfull-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited institution in an appropriate area ofspecialization.
• Experience in student recruitment, admissions, or relatedfield.
• Ability to travel throughout the state of Florida.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience,and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education, public relations,communication, or public speaking.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish and/or English/Creole.
• Experience using admissions CRM technology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challengeswith creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, andholding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectivelyacross teams.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertainingto the position.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengthsand weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approachsto problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively ina team environment.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and theability to present effectively to small and large groups.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize andcomplete assignments within deadlines.
• Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain applicablepolicies and procedures.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team andindependently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff,faculty, students, and the community in a service-orientedenvironment.
• Ability to present to large groups.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open forfeedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achievedeliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnershipsacross departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues toachieve common goals.

Pay Grade 14

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an EqualOpportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, orprotected veteran status.