Admissions Counselor II - Athletic Liaison

About the position

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits. NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. This position will be one of the primary recruitment personnel for the Office of Admissions. Extensive travel, evening, and weekend work will be required. This person will represent WTAMU at high schools and colleges and will speak on behalf of the University relating to the Admissions process. A high energy, flexibility of schedule, and excitement for recruiting students to WTAMU are expectations of this position.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of all admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented students.
• Tracks and follows up with targeted students and parents.
• Maintains a high level of working knowledge of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) information, organization, opportunities, and policies.
• Coordinates with high school and community college counselors to facilitate the application process.
• Develops an effective plan for recruiting in the assigned area(s), high schools, and institutions.
• Coordinate closely with coaches to identify and track prospective student-athletes throughout the recruitment and admissions pipeline.
• Serve as the primary admissions contact for coaches and athletic recruits, facilitating communication and addressing admissions-related questions.
• Assist student-athletes with application procedures, deadlines, tours, and documentation required for admission and eligibility certification.
• Works directly with applicants and their parents to resolve extenuating circumstances, complaints, and appeals of admissions denials.
• Represents the Office of Admissions in a public speaking capacity, both on and off campus, and maintains records of these activities.
• Develops working relationships with assigned TAMUS members, departments, counselors, and advisors to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
• Disseminates admissions information.
• Advises prospective students on transferable coursework to help the institution reach transfer enrollment goals.
• Advises prospective students about admissions statuses, policies, and office programs.
• Coordinates major office programs.
• Serves on office committees as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Exercise Science or a combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year of related experience that includes experience as a student athlete.
• Experience working in college athletics or with prospective student-athletes.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record; must be able to obtain a State of Texas vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment; and must qualify to operate a vehicle within the TAMUS guidelines.
• Must be able to maintain TAMUS approval.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of admissions functions of higher education.
• Knowledge of NCAA Guidelines.
• Knowledge of the International Process of students.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in higher education, sports management, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in a university setting as a tour guide, orientation leader, ambassador, residential living, or student advisor.
• Familiarity with W.T. programs, admissions criteria, and procedures.
• Personal intercollegiate student organization involvement.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans.
• Additional health and lifestyle programs.
• Optional retirement savings opportunities.
• Paid leave programs.
• 13-15 paid holidays each year.