Senior Regional Advisor (Houston, Texas)

Texas A&M University System • Houston, TX

5d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Regional Advisor will spearhead innovative admission, financial aid, and early outreach strategies to attract and enroll talented students. This role involves mentoring and training staff, leading key recruitment programs, and providing leadership in managing and enhancing recruitment and training initiatives. The position is located in Houston, Texas, and requires the capability to lift or move heavy boxes and travel independently. Extensive travel, evenings, and weekend work are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of experience in admissions, recruitment, advising, financial aid, or outreach including at least two years of experience with university admissions and undergraduate recruitment.
• Knowledge of financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to student financial aid.
• Ability to work well with students and parents.
• Ability to work well with student population.
• Capable of lifting or moving heavy weight boxes.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Possession of a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of direct experience within university recruitment/enrollment management.
• Master’s degree.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• More than four years of professional experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, student advising, student financial aid or student services related position.
• Professional experience within TAMUS.
• Customer service experience, particularly within higher education.
• Working experience in admissions, recruitment, or financial aid.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit underserved students from designated high schools and regions
• Guide prospective students and parents through admissions, scholarships, and financial aid processes
• Coordinate with high school counselors and implement recruitment activities like campus visits, presentations, and workshops
• Manage program expenses and provide budget updates
• Organize and report on programs, including marketing, accommodations, and events
• Travel to high schools and community colleges for visits and presentations
• Distribute admissions information through various programs and visits
• Collaborate with external organizations on recruitment activities
• Coordinate with counselors to assist admitted students with next steps
• Provide information on pathways to admission, housing, orientation, and campus resources
• Advise students on financial aid options and make presentations on scholarships and financial aid programs
• Work with the Financial Aid Office to adjust awards as needed
• Interact with high school faculty and staff to enhance student counseling and advisement
• Develop and manage early awareness programs for recruitment and financial aid
• Conduct presentations and work at resource tables
• Establish community contacts in select areas
• Develop relationships with university departments to enhance customer service
• Assist in creating admissions and financial aid materials
• Present at local, state, and regional conferences
• Stay informed about university policies and opportunities
• Maintain knowledge of financial aid and admissions regulations
• Attend workshops and conferences
• Serve on university committees
• Mentor and train subordinate advisors on admissions and financial aid
• Take on leadership roles in professional associations and committees
• Coordinate major office programs

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to 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, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well program

What This Job Offers

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