Outreach Admissions Counselor - Rio Grande Valley

Job Title

Outreach Admissions Counselor - Rio Grande Valley

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Office Of Undergraduate Admissions

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

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PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to recruit students primarily from the Rio Grande Valley and Laredo regions. This position advises prospective undergraduate students on the admissions process, transferability of courses, and facilitates and coordinates school visits and other programs to spread awareness of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. This position is located on-campus and requires the staff member to be a team player, self-motivated, goal orientated, and flexible. This position will also work with the recruitment team to accomplish established enrollment objectives, complete special projects, and complete other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Area 1: Student Recruitment and Travel

Percent Effort: 60%

• Advise Rio Grande Valley area students on admission requirements, enrollment information, academic offerings, and opportunities available to them at TAMU-CC.

• Build relationships and partnerships with RGV based high school counselors, community college representatives, and community organizations throughout the RGV.

• Visit RGV schools to offer presentations and host admissions events. Attend college fairs, signing days, and other requests that require TAMU-CC participation. 

• Recruit undergraduate students during the Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) recruiting season in the RGV and other regions across the state.  

• Develop and implement recruitment programs and strategies to attract prospective students and yield admitted students.

• Travel to campus for campus preview events, recruitment programs, trainings, etc.

• Reconcile monthly travel statements and billings.

• This position is not limited to assisting Rio Grande Valley students, this position will also be the main point of contact for students that live in Laredo, El Paso, and the Southern US Region

Functional Area 2: Communicate with Students, Counselors and Parents

Percent Effort: 30%

• Communicate with students, counselors, and parents about student information regarding their application statuses and admission files.

• Send monthly reports to high school partners to ensure counselors are aware of their students’ statuses.  

• Use text messaging, phone calls, emails, and postal mail to connect with students, parents, and counselors.

• Prepare weekly recruitment reports for the Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

Functional Area 3: Coordinate Programs

Percent Area: 10%

• Coordinate and host recruitment and admission events in the region to collect applications and yield students.

• Coordinate an annual Counselor Update to provide information to local school counselors and community partners.

• Coordinate with local alumni to assist with recruitment initiatives.

• Coordinate the RGV and other TACRAO college fair schedules for team member attendance

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree.

• One (1) year of related experience in admissions, student recruiting, or college relations.

• Ability to travel for recruitment purposes.

• Ability to work irregular hours during scheduled times, including occasional weekends as needed.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and in personal computers.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively with diverse populations in a positive, courteous, and professional manner.

• Strong customer service and public presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, initiate, and organize events.

WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE

• Master’s degree in Education, Communications, or Business/Marketing.

• Documented excellence in a professional role, dealing one-on-one with people on a daily basis in a dynamic service-oriented environment.

• Experience with Banner Student Information System and/or Customer Relations Management Software.

SALARY: $42,000-$44,000 ( Salary dependent on education and experience )

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.