Admissions Counselor II - Dallas

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi•Corpus Christi, TX

9d•Remote

About The Position

Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is hiring an Admissions Counselor II to recruit undergraduate students primarily from the Dallas region. The counselor advises prospective students on admissions requirements, course transferability, enrollment information, academic offerings, and university opportunities. The position builds relationships with local schools, counselors, community colleges, community organizations, and alumni; conducts school visits and presentations; and represents the university at college fairs, signing days, and regional events. The role develops recruitment strategies and programs, coordinates admissions events and an annual Counselor Update, and supports efforts to attract prospective students and yield admitted students. It communicates with students, parents, and counselors about application status and admission files through phone, text, email, and mail; provides status reports to school partners; and prepares weekly recruitment reports for the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment. The position also coordinates college-fair schedules, reconciles monthly travel statements and billings, and completes special projects and other assigned duties. This is a remote position, but the employee must reside in the Dallas region to support recruitment activities and local relationships. The role requires travel, including to campus and other regions of Texas, and work at irregular hours, including weekends. The employee is expected to work independently and be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and flexible.

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 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.
Must reside in the Dallas region.
Must be self-motivated, goal-oriented, flexible, and able to work independently.

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 other enrollment applications such as Argos and Laserfiche.

Responsibilities

Advise Dallas-area students on admission requirements, enrollment information, academic offerings, and university opportunities.
Build relationships with Dallas-area high school counselors, community college representatives, and community organizations.
Visit schools to give presentations and host admissions events.
Attend college fairs, signing days, and other events requiring university participation.
Recruit undergraduate students during TACRAO recruiting season in Dallas 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, training, and related activities.
Reconcile monthly travel statements and billings.
Communicate with students, counselors, and parents about application statuses and admission files through text messages, phone calls, emails, 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 admission 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.
Complete special projects and 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 other 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 through Work Life Solutions.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and book scholarships.
Tuition benefits, including 100% 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, plus voluntary tax-deferred account/deferred compensation options.
At least 8 hours of paid vacation time off each month.
8 hours of sick leave each month.
8 hours of paid birthday leave.
12–15 paid holidays each year.
Professional development opportunities.