Admissions Advisor

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees.

We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

Responsible for providing student admissions, coordination of application and registration activity, customer services, admissions support services to other programs and areas, and supervision of the office staff in the absence of the Campus Registrar. Advises prospective and newly admitted students regarding issues related to the application, registration, and residency. Assists with campus based dual enrollment/early admissions programs, including processing and issue resolution.

Facilitates information sessions related to college admissions. Requires the ability to work a fluctuating schedule, including nights and weekends.

• Provides comprehensive counseling to students both currently enrolled and prospective students and their families as to the guidelines of the admission process and eligibility utilizing a variety of formats.
• Advise students on college related matters including selecting a major or program. Assist in understanding educational, personal and occupational strengths and limitations.
• Analyzes standardized test results and assist faculty, staff and public in understanding purposes and results.
• Presents college information to community schools and organizations regarding the College’s degree program and certificate programs.
• Provides consultation and assistance regarding specific matters within area of expertise.
• Prepares required reports for various internal and external requests.
• Assists students with registration paperwork and registration on system.
• Conducts or participates in seminars, workshops or training sessions.
• Administers special orientations for Student Outreach programs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two year of related experience

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Fact finding, analysis, and problem solving
• Delivering a high level of customer service

• Demonstrate critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service

• Regular physical attendance required
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) within 30 days of employment
• Some periods throughout the year will require extended work hours including nights, weekends, and college closures

• Reach and grasp objects
  - Hourly
• Use of video display terminal
  - Hourly
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  - Daily
• Communicate information verbally
  - Hourly
• Communicate information in writing
  - Hourly
• Receive and understand…