Position: FGCU Graduate Admissions Counselor

Job Title	Graduate Admissions Counselor
Job Description	The Graduate Admissions Counselor manages graduate recruitment activities in support of graduate student enrollment strategic goals. Provides admissions counseling to graduate students on the admissions process, admission requirements, and subsequent enrollment.
Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization. Two years of professional full-time experience in student recruitment, admissions, or related field. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered. Experience with personal computers using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization. Four years of professional full-time experience in student recruitment, admissions, or related field.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities	Knowledge of courses offered, prerequisites, and graduate degree programs. Knowledge of facilities and services afforded students. Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues. Knowledge of graduate admissions standards in higher education. Knowledge of equal opportunity and affirmative action programs. Knowledge of FERPA regulations for handling student records. Knowledge of University programs and policies and Florida State Board of Education policies and rules. Knowledge of or ability to learn student information systems (Banner). Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines. Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance and motivation. Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment. Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently. Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work when numerous and diverse demands are involved. Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure. Ability to operate a personal computer with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
Salary Range	$38,000 - $39,900 Annual

Job Duties

Essential Job Duties

Typical duties include but are not limited to: •Manages graduate recruitment activities through recruitment events, appointment, telephone, email and other materials. •Provides admissions counseling to graduate students on the admissions process, admission requirements, selection process, and subsequent enrollment by appointment, walk-in, telephone, email and other materials. •Assists with processing of inquiries and applications. •Develops an organized system of communication and follow-up process with potential applicants. •Evaluates international and upper-level admissions applications for accuracy and completion. Enters decisions provided by the program into the student information system. •Researches and resolves complex issues related to admissions decisions. •Creates, maintains, and ensures electronic admissions records are complete, accurate, and up-to-date. •Plans and coordinates recruitment and yield events such as open houses, graduate student visits, community information sessions, and graduate student tours for prospective graduate students in support of student enrollment strategic goals. •Provides creative support in the development of recruitment marketing materials and communications including letters, brochures, website postings, electronic mail and other mediums. •Works collaboratively with and represents graduate admissions in campus meetings with Deans, Chairs, Program Directors, and Faculty members is support of graduate enrollment strategic goals. •Creates and implements evaluations, assessment, and student enrollment strategic goals to assess and report growth and effectiveness of the graduate programs to supervisor and appropriate stakeholders. •Identifies opportunities for improvement that enables the graduate programs to achieve their strategic goals. •Works collaboratively with administrators in the development, implementation, documentation, and enforcement of program policies and procedures •Advises and collaborates with campus partners to provide students with resources, support, referral, and advocacy.