Regional Advisor II (Galveston, Tx)

Job Title

Regional Advisor II (Galveston, Tx)

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Undergraduate Recruitment

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Galveston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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

Undergraduate Strategic Partnerships collaborates with the College Advising Corps (CAC) to ensure every student has an opportunity to enter and complete college. We serve more than 50 high schools spread across the state in Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, Rio Grande Valley, and Brazos Valley regional areas. In an effort to increase the number of low-income, underrepresented, and first-generation students pursuing higher education, the Texas A&M program hires, trains, and places exceptional recent college graduates from all fields of study to serve as full-time, near-peer college advisers in underserved high schools.

What we want

The Regional Advisor II is responsible for involvement with the development and implementation of admission, financial aid, and early outreach strategies that enhance the identification, recruitment and enrollment of prospective students interested in attending Texas A&M. Serves as mentor and trainer for other staff and serves as lead on select recruitment programs.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. Capable of lifting or moving heavy objects, drive an automobile, and travel independently. Extensive travel required. Evenings and weekend work required.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience in student services, admissions, recruitment, or financial aid.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in Admissions recruiting/advising and Financial Aid.
• Working experience with youth and varied populations in admissions, recruitment, or financial aid.
• Experience giving presentations to large groups.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills with individuals or in a group setting.
• Must possess strong organization skills.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment and computers.
• Ability to work well with students and parents.
• Ability use word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Knowledge of financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to student financial aid.
• Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic organization, possessing a positive attitude and is customer service oriented.
• Must be literate in the English language and able to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and make decisions.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to speak Spanish and English (Bilingual).
• Ability to develop and make presentations.
• Ability to design, develop, conduct, and assess effective programs.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

RECRUITMENT - Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled students in designated high schools and regions. Works directly with prospective students and parents through the entire admissions, scholarship, and financial aid application process; follow-up on specific questions; troubleshoot any issues. 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. Organizes, implements, and reports on programs/projects including marketing, accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers and records. Travel requires the use of a university vehicle.

MATRICULATION - Uses professional judgment in advising and assisting students in solving their financial problems through scholarships, loans, grants, employment and financial counseling. Uses professional judgment in assisting to provide 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. Works with the Financial Aid Office with regard to awarding and adjusting financial aid awards as necessary to conform to federal, state and institutional policies and regulations.

CUSTOMER SERVICE - 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 Texas A&M. Develops, implements, and manages recruitment and financial aid early awareness programs for Service assigned areas. Conducts presentations and works at resource tables as requested. Establishes community contacts in select areas in market or region. Develops working relationships with University agencies, departments, counselors and advisors to enhance customer service and satisfaction. Assists with developing and revising admissions and financial aid consumer information materials, publications and brochures for currently enrolled students, prospective students and their parents, as well as for college, department and university use. Conducts presentations at local, state and regional conferences.

JOB KNOWLEDGE - Develops a working knowledge of University information, opportunities and policies. Maintains knowledge of current federal, state and institutional policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to financial aid and admissions. Attends local and state workshops and conferences. May serve on university, divisional and departmental committees.

LEADERSHIP - 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. Assumes leadership roles in local, state and regional professional associations and committees. Coordinates major office programs.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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.