Job location: Boca Raton

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-12-01
Req: REQ11976
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Position Summary:

The College of Business at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Admissions Coordinator, Graduate Programs, Boca Raton, FL.

The Admissions Coordinator is a complex administrative position that should maintain extensive knowledge of university admission requirements, policies and procedures. Duties to include recruiting efforts by providing admissions information to prospective students, creating communication materials, representing the university at onsite locations, maintain student records and the process of all required paperwork with other departments.

Works closely with the Executive Director and Assistant Director to develop and implement admissions goals and strategies, in addition to working with the Graduate College at the university. The Admissions Coordinator position should maintain extensive knowledge of university admission requirements, policies and procedures.

• Guide prospective students on different programs offered at FAU to assist them in achieving their educational aspirations with the best program for them. This includes working with potential students through the application process starting with the inquiry stage, all the way to course enrollment.

• Coordinate recruiting and facilitate group presentations of various sizes for prospective students.

• Work closely with program advisors to ensure that new student applications are processed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Work with the Graduate College to coordinate and manage the admission processes i.e. student applications, official transcripts, petitions and decision awards.

• Attend education and professional career fairs and sponsored events for recruiting purposes. Reach out to companies and organize outreach events to promote the graduate degree programs. Facilitate large group presentations for prospective students.

• Work closely with other team members of the Executive Education, College of Business, and Graduate College, and other Colleges/departments teams to secure new student admission.

• Innovate and implement process improvement measures in efforts to increase and maintain program retention and program experience.

• Exercise the highest level of customer service to exemplify the Executive Education premium service expectation.

• Work with immunization department, registrar's office, Graduate College, OIT and International student office to ensure that prospective students' paperwork is finalized.

• Collect and review student files for admissions in all graduate programs. Manage and secure all student credentialing paperwork and documents. Contact and Respond to student questions via email, text message and phone during work hours.

• Collect and process new student deposit payments.

• Work closely with the financial aid office and Exec Ed Finance department to answer student questions and assist with the processing of funding.

• Work closely with the marketing team to prepare advertising materials and promotional campaigns (catalogs, website, print materials).

• Meet with faculty, alumni and other representatives to develop strategies and program enhancement tactics.

• Reach targeted enrollment goals each semester for the Online MBA and other Programs.

• Provide general office support if requested in other areas i.e. program management and academic advising.

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of appropriate experience required.

Flexibility to work, as needed, at the FAU Davie, West Palm Beach, and Jupiter campus locations for recruitment and event support purposes.

Experience working with students, and/or adults in an educational environment preferred.

University experience and knowledge of admissions preferred.

Desired Skills and Experience:
● Data entry skills
● Proficiency in English and in MS Office Suite
● Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
● Experience with Presenting to large groups
● High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
● Knowledge of Banner, Workday, VIP, CRM system and Adobe preferred

Salary:

$60,000 - $65,000

College or Department:

College of Business

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Varying Work Hours to include evenings and weekends to properly support the program needs.

Application Deadline:

2021-12-15-08:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

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.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents may result in disqualification.