Graduate Admission and Events Coordinator

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Graduate Admission and Events Coordinator - Boca Raton FL.

The Graduate Admission and Events Coordinator plays a key role in supporting graduate enrollment by managing all major Graduate College events recruitment initiatives and admissions operations. This position leads endtoend event planning collaborates with marketing and communications on recruitment campaigns advises prospective students and ensures accurate and efficient processing of graduate applications and records. The Coordinator also represents the Graduate College at outreach events delivers presentations to diverse audiences and provides essential crossfunctional support to advance enrollment and student success goals.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Serve asproject manager for all Graduate College events and recruitment activities overseeing end-to-end planning and execution including development of promotional materials; securing venues dates and catering; coordinating participation of university leadership; creating invitation lists; managing budgets; distributing print and digital communications; liaising with vendors; coordinating audiovisual and photography services; overseeing décor and logistics; recruiting and managing volunteers; developing event programs; preparing registration lists; and managing on-site event operations.

• Collaborate closely with themarketing and communications teamto develop and implement advertising materials and recruitment campaigns including catalogs websites digital content and print materials ensuring consistent messaging aligned with enrollment goals.

• Advise prospective and current graduate studentson admissions requirements application status enrollment processes and university policies providing accurate and timely guidance.

• Review graduate admission applications andaudit applicant records including identifying and resolving errors in system error tables to ensure data accuracy and compliance.

• Providecross-functional operational supportwithin graduate admissions using enterprise systems such as Banner OnBase and CAS ensuring efficient processing and documentation.

• Assist withprocessing admission decisions in Banner including clearing registration holds and coordinating with relevant offices to support student enrollment.

• Process and support requests from applicants and academic departments related tochanges of entry term program concentration updates and record activation or inactivation ensuring policy compliance and accurate system updates.

• Coordinate recruitment initiatives andfacilitate group presentationsfor prospective students across a variety of settings and audience sizes both on- and off-campus.

• Represent the Graduate College ateducation fairs professional career fairs and sponsored recruitment events; conduct outreach to employers and external partners; and organize targeted recruitment activities to promote graduate degree programs.

• Conductpre- and post-event assessments analyze participation and outcomes identify opportunities for improvement and implement data-informed recommendations to enhance future recruitment and event effectiveness.

• Perform otherjob-related duties as assignedin support of Graduate College and enrollment management objectives.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has itsperks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employeesPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)program.

• Sick Leave Pool Program.

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (atPresidentsdiscretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuitionassistanceafter 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Experience supporting university event planning project coordination and operational processes required.

Experience contributing to student recruitment and retention initiatives required.

Experience working with admissions procedures and policies required.

Experience in event management required.


Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelors degree with 4 years of relevant experience.

Salary:

$50000 - $60000 per year.
Exempt Administrative Managerial Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

GC: Graduate Enrollment Management

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.