Senior Regional Advisor

Texas A&M University • McAllen, TX

393d • $50,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Senior Regional Advisor at Texas A&M University plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the Higher Education Center at McAllen. This position involves crafting and executing innovative admission, financial aid, and outreach strategies to attract and enroll prospective students. The advisor will mentor and train staff, oversee recruitment programs, and ensure strong engagement in designated territories, including the Rio Grande Valley, Corpus Christi, and Laredo.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years' experience in admissions, recruitment, advising, financial aid, or outreach.

Nice To Haves

• A State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• 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 in higher education.
• Professional experience within TAMUS.
• Knowledge in recruiting a varied range of students, including incoming freshmen, transfer, veterans, and non-traditional students.
• Customer service experience, particularly within higher education.
• 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.
• Knowledge and understanding of FERPA and SLATE.
• Ability to comply with Texas A&M, System, State and Federal laws, regulations, rules, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Increase the number of admitted and enrolled underserved students in designated high schools, community colleges, and regions.
• Guide prospective students and parents through admissions, scholarships, and financial aid processes.
• Coordinate with high school counselors and implement recruitment activities.
• Organize and report on programs/projects.
• Travel to high schools and community colleges for visits and presentations.
• Distribute admissions information through various programs and visits.
• Collaborate with outside organizations for recruitment activities.
• Coordinate with school counselors for admitted students' next steps.
• Provide information on pathways to admission, housing, orientation, and student resources.
• Advise students on financial aid options and make presentations on financial aid and scholarships.
• 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 recruitment and financial aid awareness programs.
• Conduct presentations and work at resource tables.
• Establish community contacts in select areas.
• Develop relationships with university departments to enhance customer service.
• Assist with creating admissions and financial aid materials.
• Conduct presentations at conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Develop knowledge of university information, opportunities, and policies.
• Stay updated on financial aid and admissions policies and regulations.
• Attend workshops and conferences.
• May serve on committees.
• Mentor and train subordinate advisors on admissions and financial aid.
• Assume leadership roles in professional associations and committees.
• Coordinate major office programs.

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.
• 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 for health and wellness programs.
• Access to free LinkedIn Learning training programs, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree