TEXAS REGIONAL SENIOR ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR #00025673

Hiring Department

Office of Admissions

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Salary
$20.00 - $24.00/hour

Job Description
This position will live and work in Texas, preferably the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This position will perform significant recruiting and admissions functions, such as meeting with prospective students, and attending college fairs, high school visits and special events.

Responsibilities

• Represent the university at various recruitment events
• Advise and assist prospective students by explaining admissions requirements, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, and campus life
• Travel within the state of Texas and to select nearby states for recruitment events, including evening and weekend travel
• Build strong relationships with prospective students and families, high school contacts, and campus and community partners
• Manage recruitment territory by utilizing data to plan travel, make admissions decisions, and communicate with students
• Plan and coordinate special recruitment events for prospective students, including on-campus and regionally based events. Work with faculty, staff, alumni, and business professionals to coordinate logistics for these events
• Record, via electronic entry, communications to and from prospective students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in student recruitment or marketing
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
• Experienced with Word, Excel and PowerPoint and familiar with PeopleSoft and Slate
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills