Coordinator of Transfer and Graduate Recruitment

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Transfer and Graduate Recruitment is responsible for the facilitation of recruitment and enrollment activities related to prospective transfer and graduate students. This position contributes to the achievement of enrollment and recruitment goals and objectives by conducting community college visits, admission presentations, campus tours, attending college fairs, and providing TAMU-CC college transition counseling/advising for transfer students, while also serving as a secondary point of contact for the recruitment, advising, and outreach of prospective graduate students. In the scope of enrollment activity, the coordinator also supports other targeted undergraduate and graduate recruitment activities as an integral member of the New Student Recruitment and Graduate Recruitment teams. This position reports to the Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Three (3) years of related experience in recruitment, admissions, or enrollment management at a college or university (or comparable setting).
Demonstrated knowledge of transfer and/or graduate admissions processes, requirements, policies, and their relationship to other academic and administrative offices.
Ability to travel for recruitment purposes and work irregular hours during scheduled times, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to represent TAMU-CC transfer and graduate programs and communicate effectively with numerous populations in a positive and professional manner.
Ability to provide competent advice to prospective students, being sensitive to individual needs, while maintaining confidentiality of admissions records.
Ability to prioritize, delegate, and ensure completion of a variety of tasks with multiple deadlines; ability to work independently, collaboratively, and cooperatively with others.
Strong customer service and public presentation skills; demonstrated ability to plan, initiate, and organize recruitment events.
Highly motivated, self-directed, detail- and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and one (1) year of related experience.
Master's degree in Education, Communications, Business/Marketing, or a related field.
Experience in graduate admissions, recruitment, or student life in a university setting.
Advanced experience working with admissions CRM systems (such as Slate) and Banner Student Information System.
Documented excellence in a professional role dealing one-on-one with people daily in a dynamic, service-oriented environment.
Experience preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, technical information.

Responsibilities

Recruit, counsel, and advise transfer students, families, and groups regarding the application process, credentials needed, and all phases of the University including, but not limited to, admission requirements, financial aid, scholarships, career choices, housing, honors programs, student involvement, and academic programs.
Solve programmatic/procedural problems and give guidance requiring substantial knowledge of operations, programs, and University policies. Conduct on-campus interview/sessions with families.
Participate actively in communication activities through phone calls, email communications, postcards, texting, social media, and letters as appropriate to serve transfer constituencies.
Manage appropriate travel and recruitment of prospective transfer students to TAMUCC, including outreach calendars for visits to community colleges, targeted community events, and designated on and off campus programs.
Coordinate the undergraduate transfer recruitment and admission programs, requiring extensive knowledge of university policies and procedures.
Facilitate close working relationships with key TAMU-CC employees, secondary school constituents, and community college colleagues.
Assist the Director in the design, development, and implementation of admissions services, procedures, recruitment plans, and marketing plans.
Coordinate and engage in course credit articulation evaluations, including facilitation of necessary articulation and bridge agreements with community colleges.
Maintain contact with community college contacts in target areas, serving as the primary point of contact for the Office of Admissions with these institutions.
Coordinate appropriate transfer articulation workshops and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment, or their designee.
Serve as a liaison in the recruitment and outreach of prospective graduate students; maintain contact with them throughout the admission process via email, phone, text message, and in-person and virtual meetings.
Collaborate with academic program partners to identify and expand the prospect pool, develop recruitment strategy, and execute outreach campaigns to meet program goals.
Individually advise prospective graduate students on program selection, fit, and admissibility; consistently communicate the value of TAMU-CC and how it can meet the needs of prospects, applicants, and admitted students.
Represent TAMU-CC graduate programs at college, corporate, and other recruiting events, including information sessions, open houses, class visits, workshops, and networking receptions.
Collaborate with the Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment and Marketing/Communications to ensure strong, effective digital and print marketing materials.
Perform data analysis of graduate recruitment events, generate weekly graduate enrollment statistics reports, and create ad hoc queries using the CRM; monitor market competitiveness of graduate programs and assess effectiveness of communication strategies.
Collaborate with academic program partners, graduate enrollment management staff, and other university administrators to ensure the smooth transition of students from admission to matriculation, including participation in orientation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance ($0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
Dual Career Partner Program
On-Campus Wellness Opportunities
Work Life Solutions (Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources)
Public Loan Forgiveness
Book scholarships
100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
12-15 paid holidays each year.