Admissions Specialist

Salary: $14.70 Hourly
Location : Killeen-Central Campus
Job Type: Full Time Hourly
Job Number: 202500265
Division: Student Services
Department: Admissions
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 5:30 PM Central


Summary of Position


The Admissions Specialist is responsible for greeting prospective students, providing and reviewing the required application forms for admission to CTC, and following up on requests for additional documentation and/or letters of acceptance.

Education and Experience


High school diploma or GED and eight years wage earning clerical experience
or
Associate's Degree and two years of wage earning clerical experience in a customer service position, preferably in the field of higher education. (transcripts must be uploaded for evaluation purposes).

See above education/experience above. Knowledge of technical writing and conducting training of employees is beneficial.

Knowledge Skills and Ability

• Must have excellent customer service skills, demonstrating a keen ability to understand and address the needs and concerns of clients with patience and empathy.
• Excellent English communication, both written and verbal, is essential to effectively convey information and resolve issues clearly and professionally.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment is crucial for managing multiple inquiries and tasks without compromising quality or timeliness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information is mandatory to ensure adherence to privacy regulations and to build trust with clients.

Essential Functions

• Welcome prospective students to the Admissions Center and provide all required paperwork.
• Interpret residency regulations outlined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and all policies and procedures concerning admissions established by the institution.
• Track and contract students regarding any missing documentation.
• Enter test scores with great attention to detail ensuring accuracy of the information.
• Process applications through the Student Admissions Module of the registration system.
• Generate letters of acceptance to students and reminder letters.
• Purge applications when aged out.
• Train users of the Student Admissions Module.
• Assist with web address changes to include downloading, data entry, and checking for residency changes.
• Become proficient in Ellucians Communications Management software to send correspondence to students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement

Central Texas College District and its operating units, divisions and sponsored activities prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected class including, but not necessarily limited to race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status. Inquiries about Title IX, sexual misconduct can contact the Title IX Coordinator, Larry Murphy through email to or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Full-time employees participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS). To learn more details, visit our benefits page
01


What is the highest level of degree attained or conferred? (Must attach transcript with degree conferred date)

• High School Diploma/GED only
• Certificate of Completion or 30 college credits
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• I do not have a GED or High School Diploma

02


Which of the following describes your ability to proofread and verify data entry and reports with a high degree of accuracy?

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below.
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

03


How many years of experience do you have working in a secondary or post-secondary educational environment assisting students? (ISD or higher education)

• No Experience
• Less than 1 Year Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• More than 4 Years Experience

04


How many years of clerical/administrative assistant experience do you have in the workforce?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 Year Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• 5 Years Experience
• 6 Years Experience

05


How many years of wage earning clerical or customer service experience do you have in the workforce?

• No Experience
• 6 Months Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• 5 Years Experience

06


Please rate your computer skills and ability to learn new systems:

• Low-Do not easily learn new software systems
• Moderate-Can learn new systems with training
• Advanced-Easily understand and learn new automated processes/software systems

07


Are you a Veteran of the US Armed Forces? (Must upload DD214 to application you are submitting)

• Yes
• No

Required Question