New Student Coordinator

Florida National University contributes to the education of a diverse student body within the community it serves. FNU employs and develops a faculty of scholars proficient in the art of teaching. We strive to prepare students for employment in their chosen careers through quality education and instruction.

Position Overview: The New Student Coordinator will work as a member of the admissions team to assist prospective students and will serve as a liaison between admissions and support departments and conduct timely follow-up to ensure the student’s admissions file is complete and ready for matriculation. It also requires a degree of independent judgment and discretion in processing, performs tasks in support of admissions activities that include processing applications, providing good customer service via email and phone calls, handling faxes, filing, operating office equipment, and utilizing Internet applications and student databases.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Communication Management: Respond promptly to daily communications via email and voicemail, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
2. Policy Adherence and Ethical Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the University's mission, policies, procedures, ethical standards, compliance with data protection regulations and pertinent legal regulations in all aspects of admission activities.
3. University Engagement: Participate in Commencement Exercises, new student orientation, university events, committees, self-studies, and University Commencement Ceremonies.
4. Special Projects: Execute special projects assigned by the President or supervisor.
5. Compliance Adherence: Ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as FNU Policies, Procedures, Rules and Regulation, the FNU Code of Ethics, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
6. Assigned Duties: Undertake other assigned duties as required.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the University’s policies and procedures pertinent to the admissions process including program requirements, tuition and fees, class schedules, etc. and apply them consistently to student’s enrollment.
2. Organize, maintain, and update all student admissions information in the database.
3. Complete and process all enrollment documents and ensure the student’s file meets audit requirement standards.
4. Communicate with students on a regular basis and follow-up class participation to promote retention and educational continuity.
5. Participate in recruiting activities such as University fairs, career days, education fairs, festivals, and any other activities to promote, develop and maximize enrollment opportunities. This activity may fall on any day including weekends and after regular work hours.

Requirements:

1. HS, Associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree

2. English/Spanish required

3. Customer Service and teamwork skills

Schedule:

Job Type

Full-time 

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Holidays 
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty
• Military Leave
• Personal Leave
• Benefits Continuation (COBRA)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

General office working conditions. Noise level is at normal office capacity.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently and for extended periods of time, sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle and feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs. This position requires the ability to see, hear, and operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment. The employee must lift and/or move up to (10) pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust to focus. The employee must travel to other campuses, as needed and/or required.

Safety Hazard of the Job

Minimal Hazards.