Admissions Counselor II

Canyon, TX

Full time

R-098628

Job Title

Admissions Counselor II

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Dean, College Of Nursing And Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$16.36 hourly

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

General Summary:

This position will assist the nursing faculty in the BNLC building with preparation for skills training for courses as well as assist in maintaining training equipment, answering phones and including clerical and clinical responsibilities for the undergraduate and graduate nursing faculty. This position will assist the nursing faculty in the BNLC with student advising along with other tasks such as answering phones, clerical responsibilities for the undergraduate and graduate nursing faculty, and other necessary duties as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Advises current and prospective nursing students about admissions statuses, policies, and nursing programs.

• Mentors/counsels nursing students, tracking student progress, and advises appropriately as to their eligibility to progress through the nursing curriculum.

• Collaborates and organizes nursing advising services with other educational institutions.

• Collects and organizes student record information in order to determine the ranking order of candidates for the nursing programs.

• Organizes and conducts activities for nursing students.

• Assist in events for the department including recruitment and retention efforts and community health fair events for the department of nursing.

• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.

• 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.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One (1) year advising students in higher education or equivalent work experience.

• Computer skills.

• Professional Communication Skills.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

• Three (3) years of related experience.

• Teaching IDS courses.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io .

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.

WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.

At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at:

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.