Admissions Counselor II - Rio Grande Valley

Job Title

Admissions Counselor II - Rio Grande Valley

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Outreach & Enrollment Support Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Weslaco, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Admissions Counselor II, under direction, develops and implements admission, financial aid, and early outreach strategies that enhance the identification, recruitment and enrollment of prospective students. Serves as mentor and trainer for other staff and serves as lead on select recruitment programs.

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.

• Tracks and follows up with targeted 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 an effective recruiting plan in the assigned area(s) and schools.

• Advises and assists prospective students with enrollment processes – applying, financial aid, scholarships, housing, orientation, etc.

• Coordinates with high school counselors and other stake holders to facilitate recruitment and/or enrollment information sessions.Develop and maintain relationships with influencers.

• Conduct on and off (travel involved) campus presentations and maintain related records.

• Implements recruitment activities such as campus trips, presentations, resource tables, application workshops and designated area projects.

• Organizes, implements, and reports on programs/projects including marketing, accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers and records.

• Coordinates major office programs.

• Serves as a mentor and assists in the training of subordinate advisors regarding admissions and financial aid rules, regulations, policies and procedures, as well as how to develop and maintain relationships in high schools and community agencies.

The above 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.

Experience – Two years of related experience.

Knowledge of – Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Knowledge of financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to student financial aid.

Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Organizational and interpersonal skills.

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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