Admissions Counselor II - Houston

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

9d•Remote

About The Position

Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi seeks an Admissions Counselor II to recruit students primarily from the Houston region. The counselor advises prospective undergraduate students about admissions requirements, course transferability, enrollment, academic offerings, and university opportunities. The role builds relationships with local schools, community colleges, counselors, alumni, and community organizations; coordinates recruitment activities and 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 local recruitment, maintain community relationships, and represent the university at regional events. The position requires independent, self-motivated, goal-oriented, and flexible work, as well as travel—including to campus—and irregular hours, including weekends. The counselor reports weekly recruitment information to the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment.

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 the university’s admissions processes, 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 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 Houston-area students on admission requirements, enrollment information, academic offerings, and opportunities at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
Build relationships and partnerships with Houston-area high school counselors, community college representatives, and community organizations.
Visit Houston-area schools to deliver presentations and host admissions events.
Attend college fairs, signing days, and other events requiring university participation.
Recruit undergraduate students during TACRAO recruiting season in Houston and other regions across Texas.
Develop and implement recruitment strategies and programs 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 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 on recruitment initiatives.
Coordinate the Houston 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 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.
Work Life Solutions, including counseling, work-life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources.
Tuition benefits, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness and book scholarships.
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, with voluntary tax-deferred account/deferred compensation options.
At least eight hours of vacation paid 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.