Recruitment Program Coordinator II

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System invites applications for a College Recruiter within the College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts. You will engage prospective students and parents through admissions, scholarship, and financial aid processes, and travel to high schools and community colleges to promote enrollment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and ~4 years in program administration, advising, or recruiting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of program administration experience and advising, recruiting or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in Spanish (HSI designation)

Responsibilities

• Executes undergraduate recruitment efforts aligned with enrollment goals.
• Identifies and recruits students from designated high schools and regions.
• Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate admissions, financial aid and scholarships.
• Travels to community colleges and high schools to represent the College.
• Provides information on scholarships, loans and student employment.

Skills

Spanish communication

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we want

The College Recruiter, under general supervision of the Director of College Recruitment, executes undergraduate recruitment efforts consistent with the College’s strategic enrollment management goals. Works directly with prospective students and parents through the admissions, scholarship, and financial aid application process. Assists in recruitment and outreach training, assists in supervision of student workers and assists in serving as a Campus Programs for Minors Liaison (CPML) for the College in partnership with University Youth Programs in accordance with Section 2.2 of University Rule 24.01.06.M1 – Campus Programs for Minors (https://rulesadmin.tamu.edu/rules/download/24.01.06.M1).

What you need to know

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other: Evening and/or weekend work required. Will travel frequently.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Four years of program administration experience and advising, recruiting or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in Spanish (Texas A&M University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution/HSI).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to serve all constituencies in a fair and supportive manner (including academic programs, prospective students and their families, etc.).

Demonstrated knowledge of higher education.

Demonstrated knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Ability to multitask and effectively work cooperatively with others.

Ability to work with a wide range of personalities and communicate effectively with leaders.

Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Additional Information

Must be able to lift or move light weight.

Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.

Responsibilities

Recruitment and Matriculation

Executes undergraduate recruitment efforts consistent with the College’s strategic enrollment management goals.

Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled students in designated high schools and regions.

Works directly with prospective students and parents through the entire admissions, scholarship, and financial aid application process.

Follows-up on specific questions and troubleshoots or refers as needed.

Coordinates and implements recruitment activities such as campus trips, presentations, resource tables, application workshops and designated area projects.

Travels to assigned community colleges, universities, prospective student centers, high schools, and other locations to represent the College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts.

Organizes, implements, and reports on programs/projects.

Provides general information on scholarships, loans, grants, and student employment.

Makes referrals to the Aggie One Stop Shop.

Customer Service

Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate the admissions, financial aid, and scholarship application process.

Develops, implements, and manages recruitment and financial aid early awareness programs.

Conducts presentations and work at resource tables as requested to include local, state and regional conferences.

Establishes community contacts in select areas in the market or region.

Develops working relationships with university agencies, departments, counselors and advisors to enhance customer service and satisfaction.

Assists in the training of college faculty/staff regarding admissions and financial aid rules, regulations, policies and procedures, as well as how to develop and maintain relationships in high schools and community agencies.

Other Duties

Assist in serving as a Campus Programs for Minors Liaison (CPML) for the College in partnership with University Youth Programs in accordance with Section 2.2 of University Rule 24.01.06.M1 – Campus Programs for Minors (https://rulesadmin.tamu.edu/rules/download/24.01.06.M1).
Other duties as assigned.

Job Knowledge

Maintains knowledge of current federal, state and institutional policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to financial aid and admissions.

Attends local and state workshops and conferences; may serve on university, divisional and departmental committees.

Leadership

• Assist in supervision of student workers.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events,state-of-the-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.Experience all that a big city has to offer but witha reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.

Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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.

Prairie View A&M University is a prestigious public historically black land-grant university in Texas, established in 1876, and known for its commitment to education and research.

Education Management

Company size 501–1,000 employees

Company type Educational Founded 1876

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