Graduate Admissions Specialist

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work options

Job summary

Texas State University, located in San Marcos, TX, seeks a Graduate Admissions Specialist to evaluate and process graduate applicant files, update admissions records, and manage correspondence. The role may offer 100% remote work for eligible Texas residents or other states where TXST is registered.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and experience with Banner SIS or Slate CRM, plus a background in higher education admissions and data reporting. Must be a current TXST employee.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret program, department, school, and university requirements.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, grammatically correct correspondence in a timely manner.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently.
• Ability to understand and complete verbal and written instructions with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive records and files.
• Ability to work under pressure in an office setting and complete work within established deadlines.
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
• Must be a current Texas State University employee.

Responsibilities

• Review graduate admission applications, calculate GPAs, update student admission records and track files (may include international applications).
• Prepare and send miscellaneous admission correspondence.
• Provide information to applicants, students, faculty, and staff; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Decision making

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner SIS

Slate CRM

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Graduate Admissions Specialist

Posting Number: 2027164

Location: San Marcos, Other - Remote Work Possible

Department: TXST Admissions

Recruitment Type: University-Wide Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary:

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret program, department,school, and university requirements
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, grammatically correctcorrespondence in atimely manner
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently
• Ability to understand and complete verbal and writteninstructions with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive records andfiles
• Ability to work under pressure in an office setting andcomplete work withinestablished deadlines.
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
• Must be a current Texas State University employee

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working in a remote position
• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Experience working with Banner SIS and/or Slate CRM orcomparable systems
• Experience working in a graduate college admissions office andknowledgeof policies and procedures
• Experience with report writing and analyzing data

Job Description

Responsible for evaluating and processing applicant files for degree seeking graduate students.

Job Duties

• Review graduate admission applications, calculate GPAs, appropriately update student admission records and track application files (may include international applications).
• Prepare and send miscellaneous admission correspondence.
• Provide information to applicants, students, faculty, and staff; performance other duties as required.

Additional Information to Applicants

• This role may be eligible for 100% remote work for applicants residing in Texas or in states where TXST is registered as an employer; applicants outside these areas may not qualify. For alist of states where TXST is registered as an employer, please visit https://www.txst.edu/payroll/calendar-and-resources.html
• TXST Global Admissions will not sponsor or transfer Visa sponsorship for this position.
• Occasional work beyond normal 8-5 M-F may be required during peak business periods.

Job Open Date: 11/12/2026

Job Close Date: 11/16/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I-9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.