Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Admissions Specialist II on the Melbourne Campus in Melbourne, Florida.

The Admissions Specialist II provides in-depth guidance and service to students related to the admissions, registration, and records processes. This position has direct contact with prospective and current students using effective communication strategies ranging from in-person appointments to follow-up telephone calls to personally discuss steps in the admissions process. The Admissions Specialist II ensures student confidentiality during all sessions using exceptional customer service skills and adherence to federal, state, and college policies. This position utilizes computer applications to perform essential job functions and requires some evening hours. This position uses strong multitasking skills to succeed within strict deadlines.

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

Associates Degree from a regionally accredited institution and 2 years of experience working in an environment requiring strong customer-service and organizational skills.
Computer literacy and the ability to learn new computer applications.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Accuracy, attention to detail, efficiency, and confidentiality.
Ability to work in a diverse community and meet needs of diverse student populations.
Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operators license required. For individuals unable to obtain a drivers license, a valid Florida ID is required. Employees and/or volunteers unable to obtain a Florida drivers license, will not be allowed to drive any college vehicle, golf cart or any other motorized vehicle on college property.
This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay (currently $37.25). This fingerprinting fee ($37.25) is non-refundable.
Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase. *

*High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications:

Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work evenings.

The annual salary is $29,000. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Applications will be accepted until filled; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.

HOW TO APPLY
All applicants must apply on-line at the Eastern Florida State College Website in order to be considered for employment. If an applicant needs assistance in completing the on-line application, he/she should contact Human Resources. With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes.
NOTE TO APPLICANT
Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President, Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work.
CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES
Eastern Florida State College, Human Resources, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922
Telephone: (321) 433-7070 FAX: (321) 433-7065 Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770
Email:
Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veterans status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

About the college
Eastern Florida State College, located in the heart of Floridas Space Coast, is a co-educational, publicly supported post-secondary institution that adopted its current name on July 1, 2013 with the addition of four-year Bachelor's Degrees.
An accredited institution, EFSC is recognized as one of America's leading state colleges for quality instruction, organization and innovative, leading-edge programs.