Admissions Analyst

Job Title

Admissions Analyst

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Office Of Admissions

Proposed Minimum Salary

$35.00 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are 

The Office of Admissions handles freshman, transfer, graduate, international, and other applicant types who wish to apply to Texas A&M University. The office is also responsible for recruiting and enrollment of an academically prepared student body of all backgrounds that is geographically and economically varied. In addition, Admissions also offers several opportunities for prospective students and their families to visit campus throughout the year to learn about the rich traditions and culture of Texas A&M University. To learn more about us, please visit our website. https://admissions.tamu.edu/

What we want

The Admissions Analyst position serves the Office of Admissions by providing training support related to the admissions decision process, application process and communications management. This position works closely with Office of Admissions leadership team members to develop and implement strategic communication plans in Slate to support Admissions campus-wide efforts, while also handling special projects, as assigned, to support Enrollment Management and Admissions functions.

What you need to know

Salary : Commensurate based on selected hires qualifications

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or any combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in Admissions at Texas A&M University.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to function in a deadline-driven environment with multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prior knowledge of Slate CRM, or demonstrate a high aptitude to learn.
• Understands utilities of the Common application and ApplyTexas application workflows and database management.
• Understands the needs of our stakeholder base.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in higher education, business administration, or related field.
• Five years of administrative experience, which includes one year of database management experience and two-year's experience supervising and training employees.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to consultation and cooperation with students, faculty, staff and administrators. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to visualize, organize, and provide feedback to Leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities at one time.
• Ability to assist with the planning, installation and operation, and effective utilization of multiple software platforms.
• Working knowledge of data management concepts. Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work in an environment with a population representing various interests and perspectives is essential.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong customer service, and strong verbal and written communication skills

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Communications Training - Develops training materials and coordinates staff training in the areas of Slate communications, decision letter generation and Undergraduate Review System updates. Assists in the development of site updates and management of the Program for System Admission site.

• Admissions Applications & Decisions Management - Supports the management of the Applicant Information System and the posting of admissions decisions; troubleshoots issues and implements solutions to reduce processing delays. Trains staff on Common Application and ApplyTexas updates.

• Collaboration - Collaborates with Office of Admissions, Undergraduate Recruitment and campus partners on various committees to stay informed about changes to curriculum that may impact the student application or decision process.

• Professional Development - Serves on office search and planning committees. Attends and presents at state, regional and/or local conferences. Represents the Office of Admissions on campus, within the community, and/or at the state level when needed.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online 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.