Regional Advisor I
- Employer
- Texas A&M International University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Apr 6, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Financial Aid
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Regional Advisor I
Job Title
Regional Advisor I
Agency
Texas A&M International University
Department
Recruitment & School Relations
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Laredo, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Summary
The Regional Advisor I, under general supervision, develops and implements admission, financial aid, and early outreach strategies that enhance the identification, recruitment and enrollment of prospective students.
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.
- Maintains knowledge of current federal, state and institutional
policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to financial aid
and admissions.
- Work with the Financial Aid Office with regard to awarding and
adjusting financial aid awards as necessary to conform with
federal, state and institutional policies and
regulations.
- Interacts with high school faculty, administration and staff to
provide and exchange information and to enhance the counseling and
advisement of students considering/planning on attending the
University.
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.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited
institution of higher education.
- Experience - No prior experience required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation
software.
- Financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to
student financial aid.
- Higher Education.
Ability to:
- Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Organizational and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Knowledge and Abilities
- Acquainted with College/University Fairs or Recruitment
Fairs.
- Knowledge on higher education software.
Licensing / Professional Certification
- Must have a State of Texas Class “C” vehicle operator's license
or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
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 may supervise employees.
Other Requirements
- May be required to work nights, and weekends.
- Extensive travel required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
First review of applications will be November 19, 2021
Salary: $16.04/hourly
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
- Unofficial transcripts
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/Regional-Advisor-I_R-042513
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