[Hiring] Admissions Counselor II @Texas A&M University System

Role Description

The purpose of this position is to recruit students primarily from the San Antonio region. This position advises prospective undergraduate students on the admissions process, transferability of courses, and facilitates and coordinates school visits and other programs to spread awareness of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. This is a remote position and requires the staff member to be self-motivated, goal oriented, and flexible. This position will also work with the recruitment team to accomplish established enrollment objectives, complete special projects, and complete other duties as assigned.

Functional Area 1: Student Recruitment & Travel (60% Effort)

• Advise San Antonio area students on admission requirements, enrollment information, academic offerings, and opportunities available to them at TAMU-CC.
• Build relationships and partnerships with San Antonio based high school counselors, community college representatives, and community organizations throughout San Antonio.
• Visit San Antonio schools to offer presentations and host admissions events.
• Attend college fairs, signing days, and other requests that require TAMU-CC participation.
• Recruit undergraduate students during the Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) recruiting season in San Antonio and other regions across the state.
• Develop and implement recruitment programs and strategies to attract prospective students and yield admitted students.
• Travel to campus for campus preview events, recruitment programs, trainings, etc.
• Reconcile monthly travel statements and billings.

Functional Area 2: Communicate with Students, Counselors, & Parents (30% Effort)

• Communicate with students, counselors, and parents about student information regarding their application statuses and admission files.
• Send monthly reports to high school partners to ensure counselors are aware of their students’ statuses.
• Use text messaging, phone calls, emails, and postal mail to connect with students, parents, and counselors.
• Prepare weekly recruitment reports for the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment.

Functional Area 3: Coordinate Programs (10% Effort)

• Coordinate and host recruitment and admission events in the region to collect applications and yield students.
• Coordinate an annual Counselor Update to provide information to local school counselors and community partners.
• Coordinate with local alumni to assist with recruitment initiatives.
• Coordinate the San Antonio and Border Run TACRAO college fair schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One (1) year of related experience.
• Additional experience may be considered as substitution for the minimum requirement: Associate's degree and three (3) years of related experience.
• Ability to travel and work irregular hours including weekends.
• Strong public speaking and presentation, customer service, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Intermediate skills with personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, and organize events.
• Ability to learn TAMU-CC admissions, academic offerings, services, and student opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in admissions, student recruiting, student affairs, for college relations.
• Documented excellence in a professional role, dealing one-on-one with people on a daily basis in a dynamic and service-oriented environment.
• Experience with Banner Student Information System, CRM Software, and other enrollment applications like Argos, Laserfiche, etc.

Benefits

• Medical: $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university for Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Employee and Family coverage.
• Dental & Vision coverage.
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
• Dual Career Partner Program.
• On-Campus Wellness Opportunities.
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources.
• Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness, Book scholarships, 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
• Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month, 8 hours of sick leave time off every month, 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave, 12-15 paid holidays each year.