Regional Advisor II - National Scholar Recruitment

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking a Regional Advisor II - National Scholar Recruitment in College Station, TX. The role focuses on recruiting and enrolling high-achieving students, including National Merit Scholars, through strategic outreach and collaboration with schools and families.

The incumbent will travel extensively within the assigned recruitment territory, coordinate programs, and present to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of related experience in student services, admissions, recruitment, or financial aid.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Ability to design and conduct group presentations for various audiences.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment - Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled high-achieving students in designated regions.
• Builds partnerships with students, families, counselors, and community stakeholders to support recruitment and enrollment.
• Mentors and trains team members and leads key recruitment programs and initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Office software

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Banner

AIS

Howdy

MOSES

SLATE

TAMUDocs

Job description

Job Title

Regional Advisor II - National Scholar Recruitment

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Undergraduate Recruitment

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,750.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What We Want

We're looking for a relationship-driven professional who is passionate about connecting outstanding students with opportunities available at Texas A&M University. In this role, you'll develop and implement strategic recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and outreach initiatives designed to attract and enroll highly talented prospective students, including high-achieving populations such as National Merit Scholars. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator who thrives on building partnerships with students, families, counselors, and community stakeholders. You'll also serve as a mentor and trainer for team members while taking the lead on key recruitment programs and initiatives. If you enjoy inspiring future Aggies and making a meaningful impact on student success, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $3,750/monthly.

Position Details: Extensive travel required in assigned recruiting territory. Evenings and weekend work required. Must be self-motivated with the ability to coordinate and attend meetings and conferences at times beyond usual working hours. This position is located in and services recruitment efforts in College Station, Texas. This position is not eligible for an alternative work location (AWL).

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of related experience in student services, admissions, recruitment, or financial aid.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Master's degree.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• More than two years of professional experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, student advising, student financial aid or student services related position.
• Professional experience in higher education.
• Professional experience within TAMUS.
• Customer service experience, particularly within higher education.
• Working experience in admissions, recruitment, or financial aid.
• Experience in giving presentations to large groups.
• Experience in producing reports of the analysis and evaluation of activities.
• Participation in Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC) or Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) programs or other professional organizations related to admissions, recruitment, student advising, student financial aid or student services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic project management and organizational practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practice and methods of admissions, marketing and enrollment.
• General knowledge of higher education institution general academic requirements and admission policies.
• General knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of customer service.
• Proficiency in related student information systems such as Banner, AIS, Howdy, MOSES, SLATE, or TAMUDocs.
• Ability to design, develop, conduct, and assess effective programs.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to develop and conduct group presentations for various audiences.
• Ability to work in an environment subject to regular interruptions, multi-tasking and re-prioritizing potentially conflicting assignments.
• Familiarity with the assigned territory as it relates to university admissions and recruitment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to student financial aid.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment and computers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills with individuals or in a group setting.
• Must possess strong organization skills.
• Ability to work well with students and parents.
• Ability to work well with student population.
• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic organization, possessing a positive attitude and is customer- service oriented.
• Must be literate in the English language and able to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Recruitment - Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled high-achieving students in designated high schools and regions. Works directly with prospective students and parents through the entire admissions, scholarship, and financial aid ap