Admissions Counselor II -Coastal Bend

Job Title

Admissions Counselor II -Coastal Bend

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Office Of Undergraduate Admissions

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

 

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

 

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PURPOSE

The Admissions Counselor II, under general supervision, identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of applicants, admitted, and enrolled students. Serves as a mentor, coordinates travel schedules and recruitment strategies/assignments, and develops recruiting plans. This position is housed on campus and will require travel.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Student Recruitment, Admissions & Travel

Percent Effort: 60%

• Advise all prospective students (mainly from the Coastal Bend and Corpus Christi region) on admission requirements, enrollment information, academic offerings, and opportunities available to them at TAMU-CC.

• Build relationships and partnerships with Coastal Bend based high school counselors, community college representatives, and community organizations throughout the Coastal Bend.

• Visit Coastal Bend schools to offer presentations and host admissions events. Attend college fairs, signing days, and other requests that require TAMU-CC participation. 

• Recruit undergraduate students during the Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) recruiting season in Coastal Bend and other regions across the state.  

• Develop and implement recruitment programs and strategies to attract prospective students and yield admitted students.

• Participate in campus preview events, recruitment programs, trainings, etc.

• Reconcile monthly travel statements and billings.

• This position is not limited to assisting Coastal Bend students, this position will also be the main point of contact for students that live in the Southern US Region.

Functional Area 2: Communicate

Percent Effort: 30%

• Communicate with students, counselors, and parents about student information regarding their application statuses and admission files.

• Send monthly reports to high school partners to ensure counselors are aware of their students’ statuses.  

• Use text messaging, phone calls, emails, and postal mail to connect with students, parents, and counselors.

• Prepare weekly recruitment reports for the Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

Functional Area 3: Coordinate Programs

Percent Eff