Admissions Recruiter

Texas A&M University System; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Victoria is seeking an Admissions Recruiter to identify, attract, and support a diverse pool of applicants. You will develop recruiting plans, coordinate with high school counselors, and guide applicants through admissions decisions while maintaining meticulous records.

The role involves on/off campus public speaking, collaboration with TAMUS colleagues, and event coordination. Starting salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience, and based in Victoria,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of admissions processes in higher education.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Admissions systems

Job description

Admissions Recruiter page is loaded## Admissions Recruiterlocations: Victoria TAMUVtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-097515**Job Title**Admissions Recruiter**Agency**Texas A&M University - Victoria**Department**Enrollment Management & New Student Experience**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Victoria, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**The Admissions Recruiter, under general supervision, identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented students. Serves as a mentor, coordinates travel schedules and assignments, and develops recruiting plans.**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 in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.-One 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.**Required Documents:** Resume, Cover Letter, ReferencesStarting salary for this position is $3,657.33 monthly and is negotiable depending on education and experience.**Texas A&M University-Victoria Values:** Together **We Rise****W**isdom**E**xcellence**R**espect**I**ntegrity**S**tudents**E**mpathy**Setting:** Texas A&M University-Victoria is the most recent addition to the Texas A&M University System. The University was founded in 1973 as part of the University of Houston System and was transferred to the Texas A&M University System during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. A&M-Victoria is the only four-year university in a 100-mile radius and is just 30 miles from the Texas Gulf Coast. The University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. It serves the educational needs, promotes economic well-being, and advances the community and region's quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and it offers more than 50 academic programs, as well as concentrations and certificates. The university also has several accreditations for specific areas and programs, including from the AACSB, ABET, CACREP and CCNE. In addition to its recent transition into The Texas A&M University System, A&M-Victoria is in the process of adding academic programs in three major areas: aviation, agribusiness, and engineering. In addition to academic excellence, A&M-Victoria has a thriving Athletics program that offers six competitive teams: baseball, softball, men's and women's soccer, and men's and women's golf. The Jaguars are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the baseball, softball and soccer teams compete in the Red River Athletic Conference. The golf teams compete in the Association of Independent Institutions Conference. Learn more about Texas A&M University-Victoria's history, academic programs, and campus facilities .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.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.