Admissions Counselor I

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed.

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting undergraduate and graduate students from high schools and colleges to enroll in programs at Florida Polytechnic University, in a manner consistent with its recruitment goals and targets.

Responsibilities:

• Represent the University virtually, on websites, blogs, email, and in person at on- and off-campus venues to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process. Plan and implement recruitment activities.
• 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 to high-ability and diverse populations. Review and evaluate applications and other materials submitted by applicants to make admission decisions.
• Develop and implement campus events designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the University. Develop and implement programs and communication plans for recruiting female and minority students.
• Develop ongoing strategic communications with high school and independent counselors, including email, print, and other media.
• Assist with developing programs to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the University.
• Understands and adheres to state statutes and Florida Administrative Code regarding freshman admission to the SUS, residency requirements for tuition purposes, and selective admission criteria to Florida Polytechnic University.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of appropriate experience, or
• A high school diploma and five (5) years of appropriate experience.
• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

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