Regional Advisor II (Los Angeles, California)

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Advisor II plays a pivotal role in connecting prospective students with opportunities at Texas A&M University. This position leads the development and implementation of admissions, financial aid, and early outreach strategies designed to identify, engage, recruit, and enroll future Aggies. In addition to fostering meaningful relationships with students, families, and educational partners, the Regional Advisor II serves as a mentor and trainer for team members and provides leadership for key recruitment initiatives and programs. This position is based in Los Angeles, California and will require the employee to report to work locations in the Los Angeles area. Extensive travel required in assigned recruiting territory. Evenings and weekend work required. Multiple trips per year to Texas A&M – College Station will be required for training and assisting with large recruiting events. Must be self-motivated with the ability to coordinate and attend meetings and conferences at times beyond usual working hours. This position is not eligible for an alternative work location (AWL).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of related experience in student services, admissions, recruitment, or financial aid.

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 related position.
• Professional experience in higher education.
• Professional experience within TAMUS.
• Customer service experience, particularly within higher education.
• Working experience in admissions, recruitment, or financial aid.
• Experience in giving presentations to large groups.
• Experience in producing reports of the analysis and evaluation of activities.
• Participation in Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC) or Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) programs or other professional organizations related to admissions, recruitment, student advising, student financial aid or student services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic project management and organizational practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practice and methods of admissions, marketing and enrollment.
• General knowledge of higher education institution general academic requirements and admission policies.
• General knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of customer service.
• Proficiency in related 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to develop and conduct group presentations for various audiences.
• Ability to work in an environment subject to regular interruptions, multi-tasking and re-prioritizing potentially conflicting assignments.
• Familiarity with the assigned territory as it relates to university admissions and recruitment.
• Knowledge of financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to student financial aid.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment and computers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills with individuals or in a group setting.
• Must possess strong organization skills.
• Ability to work well with students and parents.
• Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic organization, possessing a positive attitude and is customer-service oriented.
• Must be literate in the English language and able to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled underserved students in designated high schools and regions.
• Works directly with prospective students and parents through the entire admissions, scholarship, and financial aid application process; follows up on specific questions; troubleshoots any issues.
• Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate the admissions, financial aid, and scholarship application process; implements recruitment activities such as trips to Texas A&M in College Station, presentations, resource tables, application workshops and designated area projects.
• Organizes, implements, and reports on programs/projects including marketing, accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers, and records.
• Travel to high schools for visits, presentations, college job fairs, etc.
• Distributes admissions information through participation in TACRAO programs, high school and community college visits, special programs, and other assigned appointments.
• Collaborates with outside organizations and constituent groups to involve their recruitment activities.
• Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate next steps for students who have been admitted.
• Distributes information to counselors, parents, and students on matriculation topics such as pathways to admission, housing, New Student Conference (NSC), extended orientation, involvement, and Texas A&M-College Station campus resources.
• Uses professional judgment in advising and assisting students in solving their financial problems through scholarships, loans, grants, employment, and financial counseling; makes presentations to groups regarding financial aid and scholarship programs.
• Works with the Financial Aid Office with regard to awarding and adjusting financial aid awards as necessary to conform to federal, state and institutional policies and regulations.
• Interacts with high school faculty, administration, and staff to provide and exchange information and to enhance the counseling and advisement of students considering/planning on attending Texas A&M.
• Develops, implements, and manages recruitment and financial aid early awareness programs for Service assigned areas.
• Conducts presentations and works at resource tables as requested.
• Establishes community contacts in select areas in market or region.
• Develops working relationships with University agencies, departments, counselors and advisors to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
• Assists with developing and revising admissions and financial aid consumer information materials, publications and brochures for currently enrolled students, prospective students, and their parents, as well as for college, department, and university use.
• Conducts presentations at local, state, and regional conferences.
• Serves as a mentor and assists in the training of subordinate advisors regarding admissions and financial aid rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as how to develop and maintain relationships in high schools and community agencies.
• Assumes leadership roles in local, state and regional professional associations and committees.
• Coordinates major office programs.
• Develops a working knowledge of University information, opportunities and policies.
• Maintains knowledge of current federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to financial aid and admissions.
• Travels to and attends local and state workshops and conferences; may serve on university, divisional and departmental committees.
• Uses Banner, AIS, Howdy, MOSES, SLATE and TAMUDocs for student information.

Benefits

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing 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
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

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