Admissions Counselor II - Dallas

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

10d•$43,888•Remote

About The Position

Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is hiring an Admissions Counselor II to recruit students primarily from the Dallas region. The position advises prospective undergraduate students on admissions requirements, course transferability, enrollment information, academic offerings, and university opportunities. It develops relationships with local schools, counselors, community colleges, community organizations, and alumni, and represents the university at regional events. This is a remote position, and the incumbent must reside within the Dallas region. The counselor works independently while collaborating with the recruitment team to meet enrollment objectives, coordinate regional recruitment and admissions programs, complete special projects, and perform other assigned duties. The role requires travel, including travel to campus, and may involve irregular hours and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
One year of related experience; additional experience may substitute for the minimum requirement.
Alternatively, an associate’s degree and three years of related experience.
Ability to travel and work irregular hours, including weekends.
Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
Strong customer service and written and verbal communication skills.
Intermediate personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize events.
Ability to learn the university’s admissions processes, academic offerings, services, and student opportunities.
Must reside within the Dallas region.

Nice To Haves

Experience in admissions, student recruiting, student affairs, or college relations.
Documented excellence in a professional role involving daily one-on-one interaction in a dynamic, service-oriented environment.
Experience with Banner Student Information System, CRM software, and enrollment applications such as Argos or Laserfiche.

Responsibilities

Advise Dallas-area students on admission requirements, enrollment information, academic offerings, and opportunities at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
Build relationships and partnerships with Dallas-area high school counselors, community college representatives, and community organizations.
Visit Dallas-area schools to give presentations and host admissions events.
Attend college fairs, signing days, and other events requiring university participation.
Recruit undergraduate students during the TACRAO recruiting season in Dallas and other regions across Texas.
Develop and implement recruitment programs and strategies to attract prospective students and yield admitted students.
Travel to campus for preview events, recruitment programs, training, and related activities.
Reconcile monthly travel statements and billings.
Communicate with students, counselors, and parents about application status and admissions files using text messages, phone calls, email, and postal mail.
Send monthly reports to high school partners about their students’ statuses.
Prepare weekly recruitment reports for the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment.
Coordinate and host regional recruitment and admissions events to collect applications and yield students.
Coordinate an annual Counselor Update for local school counselors and community partners.
Coordinate with local alumni to support recruitment initiatives.
Coordinate the Dallas and Border Run TACRAO college fair schedule.
Collaborate with the recruitment team to meet enrollment objectives, complete special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with employee-only coverage listed at $0–$30 per month after the university contribution; the university covers up to 83% of premiums for listed coverage options.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
Dual Career Partner Program.
On-campus wellness opportunities.
Counseling, work-life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources.
Public Loan Forgiveness and book scholarships.
Tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year, subject to applicable rules.
Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, with voluntary tax-deferred account/deferred compensation options.
Eight or more hours of vacation paid time off each month.
Eight hours of sick leave each month.
Eight hours of paid birthday leave.
Twelve to fifteen paid holidays each year.
Professional development opportunities.