Admissions Counselor

Job Title:

Admissions Counselor

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Department:
Office of Admissions

• The Office of Admissions is a unit within the Division of Enrollment Management, which is comprised of four distinct units:
  Office of Admissions, Office of the University Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, and Technology Operations. Enrollment Management's integrated services provide distinctive support throughout the student's development and progression in their academic experience - from recruitment through commencement. Through collaboration, communication, and commitment, all units within Enrollment Management achieve the highest level of student-centered service to current and prospective students and families and to campus partners across the University.
• Responsible for the evaluation of first-year application types and the implementation of University policies and procedures as they relate to first-year Admissions. Assists in the planning and coordinating of recruitment activities and represents Florida State University to prospective students, parents, and counselors.
• Assists in the coordination and management of the application review process for first-year students to the University. Responsible for the implementation of University policies and procedures as they relate to first-year Admissions. Shares in the management of the acknowledgment of incomplete first-year applications.
• Represents the University for first-year admissions. Frequent contact with prospective students, applicants and their parents, the general public, officials and personnel associated with colleges/community colleges/universities, and high school counselors. Provides interpretation of policies and procedures to aforementioned entities. Some contact with principals and teachers. Participates in special events hosted by the Office of Admissions.
• Extensive travel throughout Florida and out of state. Due to travel needs, position requires operation of a motor vehicle. Counsels prospective students and represents the University at sponsored events pertaining to Admissions and provides information about the University and its programs.
• Assists in the review and evaluation of policies and procedures, making suggestions and recommendations to senior leadership. Counsels current and prospective students regarding admission scholarship opportunities, eligibility and renewals requirements. Refers specialized scholarship questions to Program Manager and/or senior leadership. Assists other sections during peak times in support of the goals of the Division of Enrollment Management.

• A Bachelor's degree and one year of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience. (
  
  Note:
  
  a combination of post high school education and experience equal to five years.)
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

• A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of complimentary experience preferred.
• We seek enthusiastic candidates who are detail-oriented, and who work well independently as well as in a team.
• Experience working with populations, reviewing transcripts, and interpreting and applying admissions tests is preferred.
• Candidates should have the ability to review, analyze, formulate, and organize data and information and follow through on assignments.
• Experience should be relevant and related to the responsibilities of the job.
• Qualified candidates will possess the ability to prioritize and organize multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Experience counseling and/or providing expertise and advice is required.
• Qualified candidates will have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook or comparable software.
• Applicants should be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ideal candidates will have a strong sense of initiative, the demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities concurrently, and the ability to make sound judgments while working in…