Enrollment Counselor at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida

Job Description:

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Enrollment Counselor. - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

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  Provide a positive first impression of FAU as families enter the lobby of the Office of Admissions and support in-person customer service and recruitment efforts.

  
  


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  Troubleshoot and support the recruitment, onboarding, and enrollment of new students.

  
  


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  Counsel and advise prospective students, applicants, and family members about admissions requirements, application status, and other opportunities at Florida Atlantic University.

  
  


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  Partner and collaborate with staff and faculty in Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Enrollment Management & Student Success for recruitment, onboarding, and enrollment of new students.

  
  


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  Communicate with students in one-on-one and small group sessions

  
  


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  Support all on-campus recruitment events, including Open Houses and other divisional events. Regularly communicate with potential students and leverage a variety of different communication sources and strategies.

  
  


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  Manage multiple simultaneous priorities while continuing to provide great service and accurate information.

  
  


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  Provide guidance to first-generation, prospective, and current students on policies and procedures.

  
  

The Department of Undergraduate Admissions at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

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:

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  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.

  
  

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  State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

  
  

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  State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program -
  https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

  
  

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  Flexible work arrangement plans -
  https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

  
  

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  Sick Leave Pool Program

  
  

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  Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).

  
  

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  Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day -
  https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

  
  

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  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 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.


Must have excellent verbal and communication skills.
Salary:$47,500 per year.
College or Department:Undergraduate Admissions
Location:Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm. Occasional evenings and weekends required.
Application Deadline: 2024-11-28
Special Instructions to Applicant: APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:


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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 Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004. Apply Now