Admissions Counselor I

Professionally develop university relationships with prospects and their families as appropriate, counsel prospective applicants on the mission of the university, academic majors, their academic and career aspirations, affordability in college attendance, and the admissions process.

Conduct one-on-one and group admissions counseling for high-ability and diverse populations. Review and evaluate applications and other materials submitted by applicants to make admission decisions. Answer inquiries from parents, students, and counselors about application status, the basis for admissions decisions, scholarship opportunities, and special recruitment programs.

Develop and implement campus events designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the University. Develop and implement female and minority student recruiting programs and comm plans. Track students participating in developmental and early outreach programs targeting middle school and high school students.

Develop ongoing strategic communications with high school and independent counselors, including email, print, and other media. Develop and deliver on-campus events and programs for counseling groups and individuals.

Assist in developing programs to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the University.

Understand and adhere to state statutes and the Florida Administrative Code regarding freshman admission to the SUS, residency requirements for tuition purposes, and selective admission criteria for Florida Polytechnic University.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Requires strong interpersonal and writing skills, social media skills, public speaking skills, and the ability to present the University positively to diverse populations.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Skill in digital media, word processing, spreadsheet and database software tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective positive and collegial working relationships with others.
• Ability to travel, load and transport admissions materials, displays and other equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of appropriate experience, or a high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• In lieu of a degree, we may consider any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.
  

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: This position is salary exempt. The normal work schedule varies according to recruiting schedule. Regular out-of-town and/or out-of-state travel is required.

TARGET HIRING SALARY : $50,200-$52,000, commensurate with experience

LOCATION/WORK MODEL: Full-time/On-site

Note: We will NOT consider employment-based visa sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline Date: The position may be open for 14 days with a minimum of 7 days; however, we will begin reviewing applications immediately.



Application Process:



In addition to completing the online application, all applicants are required to upload the following as attachments to the application (preferably in PDF format):

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three (3) Professional References

If you are missing any of these three items, you will not be considered for the position. We will not contact references unless you are selected as a finalist for the position.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through People First , on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future. Click Here for more information.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Discounts & Perks
  
  
• Annual Leave
  
  
• • To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008 .
    
    
• Sick Leave
  
  
• • Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program .
    
    
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  
  

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.