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Admissions and Liaison Coordinator
Career Insights for Enrollment / Admission Counselor
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What they do
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.
$58,686 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Manage the admissions funnel:
inquiries, applications, interviews, admissions committee coordination, decisions, and enrollment contracts Coordinate and lead campus visits and virtual tours with vendors, families, and prospective partners. Guide international families through university's admissions requirements, including academic records evaluation, English proficiency documentation, andI-20/F-1
student visa processes in coordination with the designated school official. Maintain accurate records in the admissions database and produce enrollment pipeline reports for the Executive Director. Family Liaison & Communication Act as the central, ongoing liaison between families and the Academic, Housing, and Athletic Departments, ensuring families receive timely, coordinated, and consistent information. Coordinate with the Academic Department to communicate student progress, report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and academic support plans to families. Coordinate with Residential Life/Housing on room assignments, move-in and move-out logistics, travel and break arrangements, health and wellness updates, and day-to-day boarding life matters. Coordinate with the Athletic Department to keep families informed of training schedules, team travel, competitions, and athlete development updates. Serve as the family's advocate and problem-solver: intake concerns, route them to the appropriate department, track them to resolution, and close the loop with the family. Administration & Compliance Maintain confidential student and family records in compliance with FERPA and Academy policies Support re-enrollment and retention initiatives, tracking family satisfaction and flagging concerns early. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Academy's mission. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education, communications, business, sports management, or a related field. Experience in admissions, enrollment management, student services, customer relations, or a comparable family-facing role (boarding school, higher education, or sports academy experience strongly preferred). Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and a warm, professional, service oriented demeanor. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain meticulous records, and follow through across departments. Proficiency with CRM/student information systems and the Microsoft Office suite. Cultural competence and genuine enthusiasm for working with international students and families; flexibility to occasionally communicate outside standard business hours across time zones. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for admissions events, move-in days, and family weekends .- Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening as required for positions working with minors in the State of Florida.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
In addition to your curriculum vitae, the following documents are required for consideration. Please be sure to check the email under which you applied for important instructions on completing remaining steps, including uploading documents in the second step of the application packet process as follows: Cover Letter Three (3) Letters of Recommendation- All letters of recommendation should be professional references and at least one (1) from a recent superior.
Work Here:
Ask our employees and the one word they'd use to describe working at Saint Leo University is "Community." Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE! We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time). FREE Tuition- Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
- Tuition Exchange Opportunity
- Dependent of Employees
- Generous Paid Leave
- Sick, Vacation, and Holidays Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!