College Admissions & Scholarships Specialist

Lamar Academy; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar Academy in McAllen, TX is seeking a Specialist, College Admissions/Scholarship to assist students and parents with college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. You will announce scholarship availabilities and recruit qualified students, while aggressively researching opportunities online and in the community to expand options.

Responsibilities include coordinating workshops, guiding forms for aid, and serving as a liaison with universities, colleges, the military, and local

Qualifications

• Master’s in Education or related field preferred.
• Bachelor's in Counseling or related field required.
• Licensed School Counselor, School Social Worker, Counselor, or Social Worker required.
• Effective public relations/communication skills.
• Flexible to meet extended hours.
• Well-versed in computer use.
• Experience in financial aid preferred.
• Three years working with secondary students required.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and secure scholarship information.
• Advise students about funding sources (scholarships, work study, grants, loans).
• Research additional funding sources for those who don’t qualify.
• Organize financial aid workshops for students, parents, staff and counselors.
• Assist parents/students in completing financial aid forms.
• Disseminate financial aid information via local media.
• Coordinate planning of campus for college and financial aid nights.
• Conduct training seminars on financial aid for staff and community.
• Work with administrators to orient students about financial aid.
• Organize small group presentations with parents and students.
• Assist with letters of recommendations for students.
• Serve as liaison between students and universities/colleges/military.
• Collaborate with Chamber of Commerce and local businesses to secure scholarships.
• Log and track students who applied for financial aid.
• Publish lists of local, state and national scholarships.
• Follow-up information on the effectiveness of the program.
• Adhere to McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Communication skills

Scholarship outreach

Computer literacy

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling

Licensed School Counselor / Social Worker

Job description

Lamar Academy in McAllen, TX is seeking a Specialist, College Admissions/Scholarship to assist students and parents with college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. You will announce scholarship availabilities and recruit qualified students, while aggressively researching opportunities online and in the community to expand options.

Responsibilities include coordinating workshops, guiding forms for aid, and serving as a liaison with universities, colleges, the military, and local