Regional Admission Counselor (Miami, Fl Area)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Responsible for recruiting undergraduate and graduate students from high schools and colleges to enroll in programs at Florida Polytechnic University consistent with its recruitment goals and targets. This position requires the ability to travel throughout the United States and to load and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment. Will have daily contact with prospective students, parents, high school counselors, University officials, or agencies outside the University who call regarding application or scholarship concerns; this includes but is not limited to making presentations regarding the admission process. This position requires that the selected candidate is located in or near the Miami Florida area or willing to relocate there.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Represent the University both on- and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.  Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools, colleges, and territories, including travel to targeted schools and/or communities.  Identify and maintain contact with the appropriate high school and college personnel responsible for assisting with on-site visits. • Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the University • Conduct one-on-one admissions counseling to diverse populations.  Review and evaluate applications and other materials submitted by applicants to make admission decisions.  Answer inquiries from parents, students, and counselors regarding the status of applications, the basis for the admissions decisions, scholarship opportunities, and special recruitment programs. • Develop and implement student visit programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the University.  Develop and implement programs to recruit minority students.  Track students participating in various developmental and early outreach programs targeting middle and high school students. • Develop ongoing strategic communications with high school and independent counselors, including email, print, and other media.  Develop and deliver on-campus events and programs for counseling groups and individuals. • Engage and participate in professional development opportunities such as those offered by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). • Assist with developing programs to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the University. • Interprets 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. • May receive questions from outside sources for data, and must be sensitive to and aware of the legal (Buckley Amendment) confidentiality issues regarding the release of information.  (Most information in student files is confidential. This includes academic transcript information, testing information, counseling, sessions, and personal data. • Other duties as assigned