Admissions/Registration Coordinator

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Admissions/Registration Coordinator - Boca Raton, FL.

The Admissions/Registration Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting student academic progress and institutional compliance by evaluating transfer credits and ensuring alignment with university and college degree requirements. This position is responsible for making final determinations on credit transferability, documenting clear and detailed rationales, and providing recommendations to academic departments.

 

The role also oversees the verification of student eligibility, monitors academic progress, and ensures timely submission of compliance-related documentation. Working collaboratively with the Office of the Registrar and campus partners, the coordinator ensures accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in student records and processes.

This position requires strong knowledge of university policies and regulations, active participation in cross-departmental initiatives, and a commitment to student success, including support for graduation-related activities.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Ensure credits align with university and college degree requirements, including institutional and any applicable third-party regulations.
• Provide final determinations regarding credit transferability and offer recommendations to the appropriate FAU departments. Prepare detailed summaries that document and explain the rationale and eligibility determination for each assessment.
• Responsible for verifying the ongoing eligibility of select student groups, ensuring they meet all necessary academic requirements relating to enrollment and academic progress toward graduation.  This includes actively participating in inter-departmental meetings.
• Responsible for the timely submission of assigned academic eligibility rosters, ensuring all deadlines and compliance standards are met without delay.
• Stay current with university by-laws, policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to degree requirements, ensuring compliance and adherence to institutional guidelines. Perform research to effectively interpret and apply these regulations.
• Collaborate with staff within the Office of the Registrar and other university departments to ensure seamless coordination, accuracy, and efficiency in handling student records and eligibility processes.
• Assists with Graduation ceremonies.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! 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 employees Public 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 (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day 

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

 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.


Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Proficiency with Banner Student Information System and degree audit tools.

Experience conducting comprehensive degree audits and evaluating academic transcripts.

Familiar with NCAA Division I academic eligibility requirements and standards.

Experience working in an advising, admissions, or registrar's office within a higher education setting.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

Experience working with data requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Salary:

$50,000 annually.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

University Registrar: Compliance / Dual Enrollment

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., including some evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline:

2026-06-16

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

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 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.