College Admissions Counselor
10 hours ago
Position Overview
Miami Dade College (MDC) is seeking a dedicated and passionate professional to serve as a College Admissions Counselor.
Why Join Us?
As a College Admissions Counselor (CAC), you'll have the opportunity to:
• Make an Impact - Shape the futures of first-generation college students, returning learners, and rising high schoolers.
• Flexibility & Balance - Enjoy a role that includes travel, a variety of engagement methods (in-person and digital), and a supportive work culture.
• Room to Grow - MDC supports your professional development through workshops, leadership opportunities, and upward mobility within the College.
• Be Part of Something Bigger - Join a community that values diversity, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence in education.
What you will be doing
• Recruit and engage prospective students through campus tours, high school visits, community events, and virtual outreach.
• Advise and assist students through the full admissions process-from inquiry to enrollment, including dual enrollment programs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local schools and community organizations.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, Financial Aid, Admissions, and Registration to provide a seamless onboarding experience.
• Track engagement using tools like Salesforce and Power BI, while developing data-informed strategies to boost recruitment success.
• Represent MDC at off-site events, conferences, and other outreach efforts that expand our presence in the community.
What you need to succeed
• Education: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Arts or Science or related field and three (3) years of related experience with one (1) year of experience in Student Services, Student Support, or Enrollment areas.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of academic advising, career development, financial aid regulations, and student-centered practices.
• Technology: Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce), Microsoft Office programs, Power BI, and social media platforms.
• Skills: Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities with a passion for helping students reach their educational goals. Ability to write reports, apply ethics, logic and critical thinking.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet student and College needs.
Preferences
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Additional Requirements
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
If you are passionate about advising students towards a successful journey to meet their academic and career goals, we invite you to apply today to help shape the future of our next generation
EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.
To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA@mdc.edu
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