Admissions Counselor - Graduate Admissions - 996889 Job Fort Lauderdale area,Florida USA,Administrative/Clerical

Graduate Admissions Coordinator

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

Primary

Purpose:

Supports the graduate admissions process by providing accurate information and guidance to prospective applicants from inquiry through admissions decision, ensuring timely application review and consistent communication in accordance with institutional policies.

Job Category:
Exempt

Hiring Range: $47,000.00

Pay Basis:
Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No

Essential Job Functions:

Manages a defined portfolio of inquiries and applicants from inquiry through admissions decision

Monitors application status and supports applicant progress through established admissions stages based on readiness and application status

Conducts inbound and outbound communication across all channels (phone, email, text, virtual)

Maintains consistent communication cadence and documents all activity in CRM

Identifies stalled applicants and conducts appropriate follow-up in accordance with admissions policies

Ensures all inquiries are assigned a final disposition by the end of each term with accurate reasoning

Ensures all applicants receive a final decision prior to the start of term

Conducts applicant review for eligibility, including GPA, prerequisites, and program fit

Reviews "ready-for-review" applicants within established time frames

Provides accurate advisement on admissions requirements, program fit, and next steps

Collaborates with Admissions Services Representatives to support file readiness

Supports follow-up activities and admitted applicant communications

Participates in events, presentations, and cross-functional outreach and recruitment activities to provide program information

Provides feedback on process bottlenecks and applicant trends

Maintains data integrity and confidentiality across all systems

Completes special projects as assigned

Performs other duties as assigned or required

Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Digital Media
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Communications and Outreach
Office Technology
Service Orientation
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Judgment and Decision Making
Self-Direction
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Inductive Reasoning

Physical Requirements:

Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity
Near Vision
Work Schedule
Travel
Physical Activity
Equipment Use
Lifting
Transportation

Required Certifications/Licensures:
Valid Driver's License

Required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required): N/A

Required Experience:

One (1) year of student services-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Is this a safety sensitive position? No

Background Screening Required? No

Pre-Employment Conditions:

Sensitivity Disclaimer:
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.