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 and recruit prospective students, coordinate travel and recruitment plans, and mentor applicants through the admissions process.

You will develop relationships with high schools and counselors, track prospective students, and advise on admissions policies. The role includes event planning and coordinating programs to increase enrollment and diversity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and increase admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented students.
• Develop recruiting plans for the assigned area and schools.
• Coordinate with high school counselors to assist the applications process.
• Track and follow up with targeted students and parents.
• Advise applicants about admissions statuses and policies.
• Develop working relationships with TAMUS members, departments, counselors, and advisors to enhance customer service and disseminate admissions information.
• Conduct on- and off-campus public speaking and maintain related records.
• Review admission applications and assist in conducting third reviews of applications.
• Assist applicants and families with extenuating circumstances, complaints, and appeals of admissions denials.
• Complete reports on programs and events; organize itineraries, meals, speakers, and records.
• Coordinate major office programs and serve on office committees.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

One year related experience

Job description

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, References

Starting 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 here.

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.