Specialist Admissions

MIDLAND COLLEGE; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland College, located in Midland, Texas, seeks an Admissions Specialist to serve as a front-line representative at the Concierge desk, delivering excellent customer service to students and the public while guiding them through enrollment steps. The specialist supports the Admissions department and assists with enrollment questions.

This role requires an Associate Degree or 60 college credits, or a high school diploma with two years of clerical experience; strong communication, computer, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college credits; or HS diploma with two years of clerical experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the College’s mission and the needs of students.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and public relations skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist a diverse student and community population at the Concierge desk.
• Coordinate walk-in traffic and determine enrollment status; provide appropriate forms and guidance.
• Perform class audits for lab/lecture matching, co-requisite and prerequisite requirements.
• Handle general office duties: calls, filing, emailing, and public interactions.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Public relations

Bilingual (EN/SPAN)

Education

Associate Degree / 60 credits

HS diploma + 2 years clerical

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

General office equipment

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Main Campus - MIDLAND, TX 79705Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Associates DegreeSalary Range: $34,398.00 - $34,914.00 Salary/yearJob Category: EducationSpecialist Admissions

Midland College | Midland, Texas

The Admissions Specialist is a key, front-line representative for the College who provides exemplary customer service to its external and internal customers. The specialist interacts with students and the general public by providing information at the Concierge desk. The Specialist supports the Admissions departments and assists students with enrollment-related questions.

ABOUT MIDLAND COLLEGE

At Midland College, we believe education transforms lives, strengthens communities, and creates opportunity for future generations. As a driving force for workforce development and economic growth in the Permian Basin, we serve dual-credit students, first-time-in-college learners, adult students, and working professionals. Through strong partnerships with K-12 schools, universities, business and industry, and community organizations, we make education accessible, prepare students for meaningful careers, and help shape the future of our region.

Midland College is a dynamic institution experiencing rapid enrollment growth and institutional growth. We are continually evaluating how we work, challenging ourselves to improve, and embracing innovation to serve our students and community better.

Three Core Values define our culture:

• YES – We embrace challenges with curiosity, optimism, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• STUDENTS – Student success is at the center of every decision we make.
• ACT – We take ownership, move with purpose, and deliver meaningful results.

We seek individuals who are adaptable, resilient, and energized by change. Our employees ask thoughtful questions, challenge the status quo, solve problems collaboratively, and continuously look for better ways to serve students. We work hard, think strategically, and hold ourselves accountable. We also believe great teams support one another, celebrate successes, and bring positivity, perspective, and a sense of humor to the workplace.

What You Can Expect at Midland College:

• A leadership team committed to action, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• A Board of Trustees that values stewardship, innovation, and long-term vision.
• A community that believes deeply in the power of education to create opportunities.
• Meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, every single day.

If you're passionate about making a difference, excited by growth and innovation, and ready to help students succeed while strengthening the Permian Basin, we invite you to join our team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Welcome a varied student and community population
• Coordinate walk-in traffic, including identifying student’s enrollment status, providing students with the appropriate forms, and directing the student in accordance with admission and enrollment processes
• Perform class audits for lab/lecture match and co-requisite and prerequisite requirements
• General office duties, including telephone communications, electronic filing, emailing, and interacting with the public
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the College’s instructional programs, student services processes, events, and off-site facilities
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume volume, and confidential environment by multi-tasking and with frequent interruptions
• Communicate accurate, comprehensive, and timely information to students, potential students, and visitors
• Use computers and related software for word processing, spreadsheets, and database management
• Practice exemplary customer service skills when interacting with the public, students, prospective students, and colleagues
• Other duties as assigned

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent (60 college credits); or High School diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical and general office experience
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the College’s mission and the needs of students
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Strong organizational and public relations skills
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be energetic, enthusiastic, and team-oriented
• Must be able to handle a fast-paced work environment with interruptions and detail-oriented tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree
• Experience working in a student services area in an educational setting
• Data entry and document imaging experience
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical office
• Business Hours
• M-Th 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. F 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• summer M-Th 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 pm
• Periodic evening and weekend hours during peak periods (e.g., open enrollment, payroll)
• Occasional travel (less than 10%)

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Frequently moves boxes or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds
• Duties indoors and some outdoors
• Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, during periods of registration, and attend Midland College or community events

Salary Range: $ 34,398 - 34,914

BENEFITS:

• Midland College faculty and staff enjoy a comprehensive choice of insurance plans* and retirement savings programs.
• medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, FSA
• retirement savings programs
• tuition remission for employees
• generous paid time off including winter break

SECURITY SENSITIVITY

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.