Admissions Counselor I
- Employer
- Texas A&M International University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Sep 19, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Admissions, Enrollment, Retention & Registrar
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Admissions Counselor I
Job Title
Admissions Counselor I
Agency
Texas A&M International University
Department
Admissions
Proposed Minimum Salary
$14.53 hourly
Job Location
Laredo, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Summary
The Admissions Counselor I, under general supervision, identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the
population of admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented
students.
- Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate the
applications process.
- Participates in recruitment activities, such as campus trips,
application nights, and designated area projects.
- Tracks and follows up with targeted students and
parents.
- Advises prospective students about admissions statuses,
policies, and office programs. Disseminates admissions information.
May develop publications.
- Conducts on and off campus public speaking and maintains
related records.
- Reviews admissions applications.
- Works directly with applicants and their parents to resolve
extenuating circumstances, complaints, and appeals of admissions
denials.
- Completes reports on programs/projects. Plans and coordinates
events including accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers, and
maintains records.
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
- Disseminate undergraduate admissions information to prospective
students and visitors. Advises prospective students about
admissions and registration requirements, academic programs,
support services, and federal, state and university
policies/procedures.
- Assist students throughout the application process for record
completion and registration.
- Process domestic and international undergraduate applications
and required documents for University admissions.
- Assist with transferring data from multiple technological
platforms and upload electronic data such as admissions
applications, high school and college/university transcripts, SAT
and ACT scores into the student information system.
- Run reports to verify data entry accuracy and perform data
checks for completed and enrolled student records.
- Participate in local/regional outreach efforts for
undergraduate prospective students, and increase involvement in
additional enrollment management processes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Bachelor's degree in Education, Business,
Humanities, Communication and STEM.
- Experience - No prior experience required.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be
considered.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Two or more years of experience in student services, advising,
retention, public relations, customer service or other related
area.
- Experience using Banner Student Information System, Word,
Excel, Degree Works, Laserfiche.
- Customer Service and data management experience in higher
education.
Knowledge and Ability:
Knowledge of:
- Word processing, spreadsheet, and database
applications.
- Admissions functions of higher education.
Ability to:
- Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication
skills.
Preferred Knowledge and Ability:
Knowledge of:
- General office and division practices and
procedures.
Ability to:
- Interact effectively and professionally with the general public
and the students served.
- Plan, organize, and perform tasks accurately and
independently.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Maintain confidentiality and abide by federal, state, system
and institutional rules and regulations.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)
Licensing / Professional Certification:
- May require valid driver's license.
Physical Requirements: None
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision of Others:
This position generally does not supervise employees.
Other Requirements:
- Travel required.
- Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on
weekends.
- Position requires on campus, face-to-face
interactions.
- Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance
on campus and in the workplace.
Salary: $ 14.53/hourly
First review of applications will be September 28, 2022.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- At least 3 professional references and their full contact information, and
- Legible copies of unofficial transcripts, if a degree is required/preferred.
Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TAMIU/Admissions-Counselor-I_R-054374
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