Specialist, College Admissions/Scholarship

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

Specialist, College Admissions/Scholarship

McAllen Independent School District Lamar Academy - McAllen, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5924272
Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist all students and parents in completing and submitting applications for college admissions, financial aid and scholarships. Announce all scholarship availabilities and recruit qualified students. Engage in an aggressive search of scholarship possibilities via the Internet and community and businesses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master’s Degree in Education or related field, preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or related field, required

Licensed School counselor, School Social Worker, Counselor, or Social Worker,required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Effective public relations/communication skills

Open-minded to scholarship opportunities for all students regardless of academic achievement and economic background

Flexibility to meet needs of parents/students as they relate to extended working hours

Well-versed and competent in computer accessing skills

Experience:

Experience in the area of financial aid, preferred

Three (3) years experience in the area of working with secondary students, required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Solicit and secure scholarship information.
• Advise students about alternative sources of funding available (scholarships, work study, grants, loans and investments).
• Conduct research into alternative sources of funding available for students who do not qualify for financial aid and/or scholarships.
• Organize and conduct financial aid workshops for students, parents, staff and counselors and impress the importance of timeliness as it relates to meeting available funding.
• Assist parents/students in completing and submitting financial aid forms to appropriate organizations.
• Disseminate financial aid information through the use of local newspapers, newsletters and other media sources.

7. Coordinate the planning of the campus for college and financial aid nights.

• Conduct training seminars and workshops in financial aid to keep staff and community current with latest information and processes.
• Work with administrators, counselors and teachers in providing orientation for students relating to financial aid.
• Organize and conduct small group presentations with parents, students and community in order to de-mystify and simplify the financial aid process.
• Work with campus staff in writing effective letters of recommendations for students.
• Serve as liaison between the student and the universities, community colleges, technical and vocational schools and the military.

13. Work with Chamber of Commerce, businesses and other organizations to secure local scholarship for students.

• Log and track students who have applied for financial aid.
• Compile and publish a list of all local, state and national scholarships for use by students, parents, counselors and teachers.
• Log and track students who have been awarded scholarships for the senior awards ceremony and future valuations.
• Follow-up information on the effectiveness of the financial aid program.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, copier, adding machine, fax machine, multimedia equipment, software, access to Internet

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent district and occasional statewide travel; Repetitive hand motions; Prolonged use of computer; Prolonged hours

Days:201

Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum: $317.01

Midpoint: $379.65

Maximum:$442.29

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Nora Sanchez , Principal
• Lamar Academy
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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