Admissions Counselor II

Texas A&M University System • Canyon, TX

48d • Remote

About The Position

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. This is a remote position with a residency requirement in Lubbock, Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of work experience and coursework.
• One (1) year related experience, professionally or as a student employee.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Three (3) years of experience in a university setting as a tour guide, orientation leader, ambassador, residential living or student advisor.
• Personal experience as a transfer student, particularly from Amarillo College, is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with W.T. programs, admissions criteria and procedures.
• Personal intercollegiate student organization involvement a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Extensive travel to high schools, college fairs, and community events to recruit prospective students, build relationships with counselors and families, and represent the institution. Responsibilities included delivering presentations, conducting admissions interviews, providing information on academic programs and financial aid, and supporting territory-based recruitment strategies.
• 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 applications process.
• Develops an effective plan for recruiting in the assigned area(s), high schools, and institutions.
• Builds new and stronger relations with community colleges and maintains a regular physical presence on those campuses.
• Communicates with prospective students regularly via email and over the phone.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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
• Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees.
• The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour.
• Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System.
• Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level