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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Residency Classification Specialist. - Boca Raton, FL.

The Residency Classification Specialist plays a vital role in supporting Florida Atlantic University’s enrollment processes by ensuring accurate residency determinations. This position assists in the collection, organization, and review of required residency documentation, thoroughly evaluating materials to assess and verify student residency status while ensuring full compliance with applicable state regulations.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Assist in the collection, organization, and review of residency documents to determine classification for tuition purposes in accordance with Florida Atlantic University policies and Florida Board of Governors Regulation 1009.21.

• Thoroughly review required documentation to assess residency status for tuition purposes and ensure compliance with relevant state regulations.

• Facilitate email correspondence with applicants regarding residency classification and admissions requirements.

• Conduct one-on-one meetings via Zoom, Teams and in-person with students and their families to discuss residency and admissions criteria.

• Provide assistance to prospective students as needed.

• Read, reply and co-manage a departmental-specific email inbox, responding to residency inquiries and specific academic and admissions questions to appropriate stakeholders.

• Contribute proactively to the enhancement of application workflows and the automation of current and future processes, with a focus on improving the residency classification process.

• Coordinate with other departments, such as Tuition & Billing, Financial Aid, Kelly Struhl Scholarship Program, and New Student Orientation, to communicate residency classifications and related information.

• Use of Student Information Systems such as Banner, Slate, OnBase and state-wide databases to confirm and update student both domestic and international student information.

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:

A high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two years of appropriate experience required.

Strong analytic and interpretation skills.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The ability to craft professional email communication to follow up with applicants and co-workers is essential.

The ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment, think critically and troubleshoot, as well as attention to detail, are critical in this position.

Salary:

$46,350 per year.

College or Department:

Undergraduate Admissions

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Occasional evenings and weekends required.

Application Deadline:

2025-10-24

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

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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 accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.