An Enrollment or Admission Counselor reviews applications and advises on admissions decisions for private elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities. Organizes information and promotional materials about a school, conducts interviews with students and families, reviews application materials, and works with other school or college administrators to plan admissions goals and identify financial aid resources for admitted students. May travel to meet and recruit students.
Admissions Officer III (Applicant Services) University of Florida - 4.2 Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $52,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Data integrity assurance Appeals Staff supervision Managerial strategic planning Data compliance Data privacy compliance management Educational administrative software Team supervision Managing teams in a customer support role Phone communication Staff scheduling Operations coordination planning Student database management Student information system Team scheduling Mid-level Master's degree Hiring Data integrity and documentation Salesforce Cloud Bachelor's degree Data management PeopleSoft Student admissions Human resources Personnel management in education Document imaging Public relations CRM system proficiency 2 years
Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The University of Florida is currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Admissions Officer III. In this role, you will supervise a team of Applicant Services staff, ensuring the efficient processing of over 120,000 applications annually while providing exceptional customer service to prospective students, parents, counselors, and campus partners. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Operations Management and Supervision Assist with leading the daily operations of the Applicant Services call center, ensuring timely and accurate processing of undergraduate, graduate, post-baccalaureate, certificate, and professional applications. Manage application workflow, document imaging, and data integrity within MyAdmissions (Slate) and the Student Information System (SIS). Perform initial conduct reviews and determine residency classifications for tuition purposes, applying knowledge of university policies and state regulations. Monitor communications and update systems to ensure effective outreach and applicant support. Supervise, train, and hire full-time and OPS staff in Applicant Services. Develop and conduct training sessions on admissions processes across multiple software platforms, including Slate, Salesforce, and Campus Solutions. Coordinate staff schedules, manage time reporting, and lead performance evaluations, ensuring compliance with privacy rules and regulations. Customer Service & Collaboration Oversee the coordination of inbound and outbound phone calls, including the implementation of call campaigns. Assist with office visitations, handle complex inquiries, and serve as a point of contact for OneStop Enrollment Services. Manage sensitive residency cases and support the Residency Appeals Committee. Contribute to the Office of Admissions' annual report and strategic planning initiatives. Other Duties Assist in holistic reviews of freshman applications. Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
EXPECTED SALARY
$52,000 annually In addition, we offer the following exceptional benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance State Retirement Plans Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually) Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer For more information on benefits, please visit HR Benefits and Rewards (ufl.edu)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
PREFERRED
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work and training assignments Experience supervising Knowledge of University of Florida and State University System policies Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with customer service and public relations Experience with Slate, Salesforce, and/or PeopleSoft Campus Solutions
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Applicants must upload the following documents to be considered for the position: Cover Letter Resume List of References Applications must be submitted by 11:55p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
