Admissions Counselor II

Job Title: Admissions Counselor II Agency Texas A&M University - San Antonio Department Office of Admissions Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate San Antonio, Texas Staff The Admissions Counselor II, under general supervision, identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented students. Responsibilities Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented students. Develops an effective plan for recruiting in the assigned area(s) and schools. Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate the applications process. Tracks and follows up with targeted students and parents. Advises prospective students about admissions statuses, policies, and office programs. Develops working relationships with TAMUS members, departments, counselors, and advisors to enhance customer service and satisfaction. Disseminates admissions information. Conducts on and off campus public speaking and maintains related records. Reviews admission applications and assists in conducting third reviews of applications. Works directly with applicants and their parents to resolve extenuating circumstances, complaints, and appeals of admissions denials. Completes reports on programs/projects. Proposes, organizes, plans and coordinates events including accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers, and records. Coordinates major office programs. Serves on office committees. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field. One (1) year of related experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Knowledge of admissions functions of higher education. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Eligibility 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 Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. Applicants External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. #J-18808-Ljbffr