Regional Advisor II (Rio Grande Valley or San Antonio)

Texas A&M•Laredo, TX

2d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Advisor II (Rio Grande Valley or San Antonio region), under direction, develops and implements admission, financial aid, and early outreach strategies that enhance the identification, recruitment and enrollment of prospective students. Serves as mentor and trainer for other staff and serves as lead on select recruitment programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled under-represented 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 and troubleshoots any issues. Develops, implements, and manages recruitment and financial aid early awareness programs for assigned areas. Advises and assists students in solving their financial problems through scholarships, loans, grants, employment and financial counseling. Assists with budgeting, money management, loans and indebtedness counseling to students on an individual and group basis and makes presentations to groups regarding financial aid and scholarship programs. Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate the admissions, financial aid, and scholarship application process. Implements recruitment activities such as campus trips, presentations, resource tables, application workshops and designated area projects. Organizes, implements, and reports on programs/projects including marketing, accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers and records. Coordinates major office programs. 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. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. Additional Responsibilities Develops a working knowledge of University information, opportunities, and policies. Understands current federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures, and regulations on financial aid and admissions. Travels to and attends local and state workshops and conferences.

Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree.
Experience – Two years of related experience.
Knowledge of: Word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to student financial aid.
Ability to: Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Organizational and interpersonal skills.
Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel between locations

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Experience in higher education.
Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills with individuals or in a group setting.
Ability to work well with students and parents.
Proficiency in related student information systems such as Banner and Degreeworks.

Responsibilities

Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled under-represented 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 and troubleshoots any issues.
Develops, implements, and manages recruitment and financial aid early awareness programs for assigned areas.
Advises and assists students in solving their financial problems through scholarships, loans, grants, employment and financial counseling.
Assists with budgeting, money management, loans and indebtedness counseling to students on an individual and group basis and makes presentations to groups regarding financial aid and scholarship programs.
Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate the admissions, financial aid, and scholarship application process.
Implements recruitment activities such as campus trips, presentations, resource tables, application workshops and designated area projects.
Organizes, implements, and reports on programs/projects including marketing, accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers and records.
Coordinates major office programs.
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.