Agency

Department

The Admissions Counselor II, under general supervision, identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented students. Serves as a mentor, coordinates travel schedules and assignments, and develops recruiting plans.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented students.

• Develops an effective plan for recruiting in the assigned area(s) and schools.

• Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate the applications process.

• Tracks and follows up with targeted students and parents.

• Advises prospective students about admissions statuses, policies, and office programs.

• Develops working relationships with TAMUS members, departments, counselors, and advisors to enhance customer service and satisfaction. Disseminates admissions information.

• Conducts on and off campus public speaking and maintains related records.

• Reviews admission applications and assists in conducting third reviews of applications.

• Works directly with applicants and their parents to resolve extenuating circumstances, complaints, and appeals of admissions denials.

• Completes reports on programs/projects. Proposes, organizes, plans and coordinates events including accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers, and records.

• Coordinates major office programs. Serves on office committees.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.

• One (1) year of related experience.
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Knowledge of admissions functions of higher education.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.