Admissions Advisor I - Guide Students to College Pathways

University of Texas; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Admissions Counselor I for the Office of Admissions. The role focuses on advising prospective and admitted students, families, and counselors through the college selection, admission, and enrollment journey.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person meetings, planning recruitment activities, and representing UT Austin at events across the region. Some travel and data-driven outreach are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience providing customer service and advising students.
• Experience delivering presentations to varied audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and travel.

Responsibilities

• Advise prospective, admitted students and families through the admission process.
• Respond to questions via phone, email, virtual engagements, and in-person meetings.
• Plan and evaluate recruitment activities using data and priorities.
• Represent the university at recruitment events and programs.
• Support orientation and transition programs as assigned.
• Travel frequently within the territory and relevant areas.
• Present accurate information about undergraduate opportunities and pathways.
• Maintain records of student interactions in Slate.
• Review applications and participate in related processes.

Skills

Customer service

Presentation skills

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Admissions Counselor I for the Office of Admissions. The role focuses on advising prospective and admitted students, families, and counselors through the college selection, admission, and enrollment journey.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person meetings, planning recruitment activities, and representing UT Austin at events across the region. Some travel and data-driven outreach are expected.