Admissions Counselor I - Office of Admissions

Job Posting Title: Admissions Counselor I - Office of Admissions Hiring Department: Office of Admissions and Orientation Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date: Oct 01, 2026 Position Duration: Expected to Continue Location: MCALLEN, TX Job Details General Notes Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. This position is located in Rio Grande Valley, TX. Responsibilities Advise prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and families throughout the college-selection, admission, and enrollment process. Respond to questions through phone, email, virtual engagement, and in-person meetings; provide individualized guidance; and connect students and families with appropriate university resources. Use territory data, engagement indicators, institutional priorities, and assessment findings to plan, implement, and evaluate recruitment activities. Represent the university at high school, community college, regional, community-based, and on-campus recruitment programs and events. Support Longhorn Orientation and First-Year Experience, Pathways, Partnerships and Pipelines programs and events as assigned. Travel frequently throughout the assigned territory and other areas as assigned, and operate a personal, rental, or university vehicle as needed. Present clear and accurate information about the undergraduate experience, academic opportunities, educational value, admission and enrollment processes, available pathways, orientation, and the transition to the first year. Tailor presentations and outreach to the needs of students, families, counselors, and community partners. Build and sustain relationships with high schools, school districts, community colleges, alumni, community-based organizations, businesses, and educational or pathway partners. Maintain regular communication, learn partner priorities, identify opportunities for collaboration, and share relevant feedback with the Senior Program Coordinator. Promote awareness of available admission pathways and identify students who may benefit from pathway opportunities. Support pathway outreach, recruitment, referrals, and transition activities. Maintain timely and accurate records of student interactions and outcomes in Slate. Review admission applications and meet established productivity, quality, timeliness, and confidentiality expectations. Participate in scholarship review and related processes as assigned. Perform other related functions as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Experience providing customer service and assisting, advising, or counseling students. Experience preparing and delivering presentations to varied audiences. Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and a professional demeanor. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, priorities, deadlines, and travel commitments in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, customer databases, or customer relationship management systems. Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable university driving requirements. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Driving Required This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing). Preferred Qualifications Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. More than two years of customer service, admissions, recruitment, advising, or student-support experience. Experience working with students on a college or university campus as an orientation or peer advisor, resident assistant, student ambassador, or in another student service-oriented role. Experience with The University of Texas at Austin policies, procedures, academic offerings, programs, and student life. Experience working for a competitive or highly selective institution and communicating professionally and empathetically with students and families. Salary Salary Range $43,000 Working Conditions May work in extreme temperatures May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Lifting and moving Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world. Comments and Inquiries: Email comments to View email address on click.appcast.io. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact Equal Opportunity Services. Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: Applying for Employment. For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or toll-free at View phone number on click.appcast.io. UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas