Admissions Coordinator I

Job Title

Admissions Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Office Of Academic Affairs - RELLIS

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Salary:

$3,392.67 - $4,166.66per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Admissions Coordinator I, in collaboration with Texas A&M University System institutions and agencies, and Blinn College, initiates and supports activities to recruit and enroll students in the academic programs offered at the RELLIS Campus and promotes a positive image of The Texas A&M University System and its partners at the RELLIS Campus. This position will help maintain awareness of the changing characteristics and needs of potential students. The RELLIS Academic Admissions Coordinator I must maintain a strong collaborative relationship with system member institutions and agencies offering degrees and workforce training programs on the RELLIS Campus.

Responsibilities:

- Identify, recruit, and contribute to increasing the population of admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented students.
- Present information in group and individual settings for potential students on academics, admission process, financial aid programs, and career issues.
- Conduct tours as well as coordinate campus visits and for prospective students and families.
- Design, organize and facilitate recruiting programs and marketing strategies targeting public schools and colleges.
- Assist with orientation sessions, special events, and student activities as needed.
- Serve as primary contact with community organizations, local businesses, public school systems, prospective students, parents, counselors, and other entities for promoting academic programs.
- Prepare reports and social media posts for generation of prospects, applicants, and enrollees.
- Remain current regarding THECB guidelines to correctly inform students regarding the requirements.

- Other duties as assigned.

Education:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Three years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

- Knowledge of admissions functions of higher education.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Knowledge of college/university application process, financial aid, scholarships, and student services.

- Experience using social media platforms and web conference software.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

- Ability to dress and present oneself in a professional manner as a representative of The Texas A&M University System and its academic partner institutions.

- Ability to move medium to heavy weight weight items - up to 50 pounds.

- Extensive travel required. 

- May work beyond normal office hours.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A resume may be submitted in addition to a completed employment application.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

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.

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