Admissions Counselor II (Lubbock Residency Required)

* Extensive travel to high schools, college fairs, and community events to recruit prospective students, build relationships with counselors and families, and represent the institution.* Responsibilities included delivering presentations, conducting admissions interviews, providing information on academic programs and financial aid, and supporting territory-based recruitment strategies.* Tracks and follows up with targeted students and parents.* Maintains a high level of working knowledge of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) information, organization, opportunities, and policies.* Coordinates with high school and community college counselors to facilitate the applications process.* Develops an effective plan for recruiting in the assigned area(s), high schools, and institutions.* Builds new and stronger relations with community colleges and maintains a regular physical presence on those campuses. Communicates with prospective students regularly via email and over the phone.* Works directly with applicants and their parents to resolve extenuating circumstances, complaints, and appeals of admissions denials* Represents the Office of Admissions in a public speaking capacity, both on and off campus, and maintains records of these activities* Develops working relationships with assigned TAMUS members, departments, counselors, and advisors to enhance customer service and satisfaction.* Disseminates admissions information.* Advises prospective students on transferable coursework to help the institution reach transfer enrollment goals.* Advises prospective students about admissions statuses, policies, and office programs* Coordinates major office programs.* Serves on office committees as assigned.* This document 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 as assigned.* Bachelor’s degree or combination of work experience and coursework.* One (1) year related experience, professionally or as a student employee.* Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record; must be able to obtain a State of Texas vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment; and must qualify to operate a vehicle within the TAMUS guidelines.* Must be able to maintain TAMUS approval.* Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.* Knowledge of admissions functions of higher education* Master’s degree.* Three (3) years of experience in a university setting as a tour guide, orientation leader, ambassador, residential living or student advisor.* Personal experience as a transfer student, particularly from Amarillo College, is strongly preferred.* Familiarity with W.T. programs, admissions criteria and procedures.* Personal intercollegiate student organization involvement a plus.* Bilingual (Spanish)* Demonstrate strong leadership skillsPlease attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.

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