Specialist, College Admissions/Scholarship

Lamar Academy; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllen ISD Lamar Academy in McAllen, Texas seeks a Specialist in College Admissions/Scholarship to assist students and families with college applications, financial aid and scholarships. The role requires coordinating scholarship information, organizing workshops, and liaising with universities and community partners to expand funding opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Education or related field (preferred) and a Bachelor's in Counseling (required), plus relevant licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Licensed School Counselor or Social Worker required

Responsibilities

• Assist students and parents in completing and submitting college admissions, financial aid and scholarship applications.
• Announce scholarship availabilities and recruit qualified students.
• Research and identify scholarship opportunities via internet, community and businesses.
• Organize financial aid workshops for students, parents, staff and counselors; emphasize timeliness for funding.
• Assist families in completing financial aid forms and submitting to organizations.
• Disseminate financial aid information via local newspapers, newsletters and other media.
• Coordinate campus events for college and financial aid nights.
• Provide orientation for students on financial aid with administrators, counselors and teachers.
• Organize small group presentations to explain the financial aid process to parents and students.
• Assist staff in writing letters of recommendation for students.
• Serve as liaison between students and universities, community colleges, and other schools and the military.

Skills

Public relations

Communication skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

Master’s Degree in Education or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or related field

Licensed School Counselor or Social Worker

Job description

Specialist, College Admissions/Scholarship

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924272

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 20, 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.
• 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.
• 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

Contact Information

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

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