Admissions Coordinator I

Job Title

Admissions Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Academic Support

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The College of Pharmacy is looking for a Research Assistant to serve as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What You Need to Know

Salary Range: Commensurate (Based on selected hire’s qualifications)

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended

Responsibilities:

Admissions Process

• Participates and assists with the admissions process coordinated by the Office of Student Affairs. 

• Specifically evaluates the transcripts of prospective students and identifies missing prerequisite coursework, relays information about prerequisite course equivalents as necessary, evaluates PharmCAS and supplemental applications, collects transcripts and other admissions related documents (e.g., results from drug screens and background checks), and will assist with assembly of the admissions rank lists for interviews and admission offers. 

• Remains abreast of changes to the core curriculum established by the THECB and maintains student records consistent with university policy and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Uses PharmCAS and BAMF to track applications and supplemental applications, respectively, and assists with providing information for admissions reports (e.g., number of applicants from South Texas) requested by the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.

Recruitment and Outreach

• Participates in the recruiting efforts of the Office of Student Affairs including events at middle schools, high schools, universities and community colleges to present information about the college and the Doctor of Pharmacy program, develops relationships with the advisors of pre-pharmacy associations and career counselors to encourage prospective student inquiries and applications, provides