Admissions Counselor II - Houston

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

10d•Remote

About The Position

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is hiring an Admissions Counselor II to recruit students primarily from the Houston region. The counselor advises prospective undergraduate students on admissions requirements, course transferability, enrollment information, academic offerings, and university opportunities. The role builds relationships with local schools and community organizations, coordinates regional recruitment and admissions events, and collaborates with the recruitment team to meet enrollment objectives and complete special projects. This is a remote position, but the employee must reside in the Houston region to support recruitment activities, maintain local relationships, and represent the university at regional events. The position requires independent, goal-oriented work and travel, including trips to campus and recruitment activities across Texas. The role also includes reporting, communication with students and partners, and coordination of regional programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 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 skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Intermediate personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize events.
Ability to learn TAMU-CC admissions, academic offerings, services, and student opportunities.
Must reside within the Houston 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 interactions in a dynamic, service-oriented environment.
Experience with Banner Student Information System, CRM software, and enrollment applications such as Argos or Laserfiche.

Responsibilities

Advise Houston-area students on admission requirements, enrollment information, academic offerings, and opportunities at TAMU-CC.
Build relationships with Houston-area high school counselors, community college representatives, and community organizations.
Visit Houston 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 Houston and other regions of Texas.
Develop and implement recruitment programs and strategies to attract prospective students and yield admitted students.
Travel to campus for preview events, recruitment programs, and training.
Reconcile monthly travel statements and billings.
Communicate with students, counselors, and parents about application status and admission files through 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 on recruitment initiatives.
Coordinate the Houston and Border Run TACRAO college fair schedule.
Collaborate with the recruitment team to meet enrollment objectives, complete special projects, and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with employee-only coverage costing $0–$30 per month after the university contribution; university covers up to 83% of premiums for other listed coverage tiers.
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.
Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan.
Voluntary tax-deferred account or deferred compensation plan.
More than eight hours of paid vacation time off per month.
Eight hours of sick leave per month.
Eight hours of paid birthday leave.
12–15 paid holidays each year.
Professional development opportunities.