Regional Advisor II - National Scholar Recruitment

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University’s Office of Undergraduate Recruitment is seeking a relationship-driven professional to lead recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and outreach initiatives that attract and enroll highly talented prospective students, including National Merit Scholars. The Regional Advisor II works with prospective students, families, counselors, and community stakeholders throughout the admissions, scholarship, and financial aid application process, and helps admitted students navigate matriculation and university resources. The role also includes mentoring and training team members and leading key recruitment programs.

The position is based in College Station, Texas, and serves recruitment efforts in an assigned territory. Extensive travel is required, as are evening and weekend work. The role is not eligible for an alternative work location. The proposed minimum salary is $3,750 per month.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of related experience in student services, admissions, recruitment, or financial aid.
• Ability to travel extensively in the assigned recruiting territory.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and attend meetings and conferences beyond usual working hours.
• Ability to coordinate and attend meetings and conferences, and to work independently.
• Knowledge of financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to student financial aid.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment and computers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills with individuals and groups.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize, multitask, and work accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
• Ability to work effectively with students and parents, collaborate with others, and maintain a positive, customer-service-oriented approach.
• Ability to use word-processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to work under pressure in a team environment and adapt to interruptions, competing assignments, and changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• A driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Master’s degree.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• More than two years of professional experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, student advising, student financial aid, or student services.
• Professional experience in higher education or within the Texas A&M University System.
• Customer service experience, particularly in higher education.
• Working experience in admissions, recruitment, or financial aid.
• Experience giving presentations to large groups.
• Experience producing reports analyzing and evaluating activities.
• Participation in TACAC, TACRAO, or other professional organizations related to admissions, recruitment, student advising, student financial aid, or student services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of basic project management and organizational practices.
• Knowledge of admissions, marketing, and enrollment principles, practices, and methods.
• General knowledge of higher education academic requirements and admission policies.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, practices, methods, and techniques.
• Proficiency in student information systems such as Banner, AIS, Howdy, MOSES, SLATE, or TAMUDocs.
• Ability to design, develop, conduct, and assess effective programs.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to develop and conduct group presentations for varied audiences.
• Familiarity with the assigned territory as it relates to university admissions and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and help increase the number of admitted and enrolled high-achieving students in designated high schools and regions.
• Guide prospective students and parents through admissions, scholarship, and financial aid applications, follow up on questions, and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with high school counselors to facilitate admissions, financial aid, scholarship applications, and next steps for admitted students.
• Plan and implement recruitment activities, including campus visits, presentations, resource tables, application workshops, high school visits, college job fairs, and area projects.
• Organize, implement, and report on programs and projects, including marketing, accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers, and records.
• Distribute admissions information through professional association programs, school and community college visits, special programs, and assigned appointments.
• Collaborate with outside organizations and constituent groups on recruitment activities.
• Advise and assist students with financial concerns, including scholarships, loans, grants, employment, and financial counseling.
• Present information about financial aid and scholarship programs and work with the Financial Aid Office to adjust awards in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Develop and manage recruitment and financial aid early-awareness programs in assigned areas and establish community contacts.
• Build relationships with school faculty, administrators, staff, university departments, counselors, and advisors to support student counseling and customer service.
• Assist with developing and revising admissions and financial aid information materials, publications, and brochures.
• Give presentations at local, state, and regional conferences.
• Mentor and assist in training subordinate advisors on admissions and financial aid rules, policies, procedures, and relationship-building.
• Take leadership roles in professional associations and committees and coordinate major office programs.
• Maintain knowledge of university information, opportunities, policies, and current federal, state, and institutional financial aid and admissions requirements.
• Travel to and attend workshops and conferences and may serve on university, divisional, and departmental committees.
• Use Banner, AIS, Howdy, MOSES, SLATE, and TAMUDocs for student information.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars.
• Employee tuition assistance and educational release time for completing a degree while employed at Texas A&M.

What This Job Offers

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