Regional Admissions Counselor III Rio Grande Valley
Regional Admissions Counselor III Rio Grande Valley
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Job Title
Regional Admissions Counselor III Rio Grande ValleyAgency
Tarleton State UniversityDepartment
Undergraduate RecruitmentProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Stephenville TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Regional Admissions Counselor Rio Grande Valley will represent Tarleton State University both on and off campus under general supervision. This position is responsible for contributing to the Universitys strategic enrollment goals for our incoming student populations. The functionality of this position includes but is not limited to the job responsibilities listed below.
The Regional Admissions Counselor must live in the Rio Grande Valley and be able to occasionally travel to various locations across the state. Normal work hours are Monday to Friday; from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or as business needs indicate. This position requires a flexible work schedule which at times will require frequent attendance during evenings and weekends. Additional hours may be required during peak periods.
60 Recruitment and Travel
Identifies and recruits prospective undergraduate students across various populations that include high school students community college students working adults and underrepresented populations.
Promotes and recruits for the academic programs that are located at each Tarleton location including Stephenville Fort Worth Waco Texas A&MRELLIS and Online.
Coordinates plans to attend recruitment events such as college fairs presentations and other visits to high schools and community colleges.
Provides admissions sessions and presentations for small and large groups.
Meets recruitment goals in assigned territory.
Represents the University at annual recruitment events hosted by professional organizations such as Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC) and National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
Abides by the regulations set by professional organizations at sanctioned events.
Provides guidance to high school transfer and nontraditional students throughout the application and enrollment process.
Coordinates recruitment initiatives with high school counselors transfer coordinators college advisers faculty and staff throughout the application process.
Provides general knowledge about admissions Texas Success Initiative (TSI) financial aid scholarships veteran services advising housing and orientation.
Provides general knowledge about all academic programs student organizations and University services.
Transports necessary materials and displays to and from events.
30 Administrative
Corresponds with prospective students via phone email and mail communications.
Completes detailed event reports and maintains recruitment records.
Uses a CustomerRelationships Management system (Salesforce) for communicating with prospective students logging communications creating reports and maintaining an updated data base.
Responsible for arranging appropriate travel accommodations for rental vehicles lodging and meals.
Completes expense reports for approved travel payments after each trip.
10 Other
Schedules and guides campus visits for prospective students parents school personnel alumni partners and other special guests.
Contributes to oncampus events related to recruitment admissions and enrollment such as campus preview days open house events and orientations.
Continuously stays current on university revisions and topics related to higher education.
Contributes ideas for marketing materials updating presentation content and constructing email blasts.
Coordinates virtual college fairs virtual presentations and online information sessions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
Must reside in the Rio Grande Valley and be able to travel to Stephenville a few times each year.
Primary travel will be in the Rio Grande Valley including the counties of Cameron and Hidalgo and South Texas.
Ability to work remotely with reliable internet access and space to store recruitment materials.
Required to spend the first week in Stephenville for orientation training and onboarding.
May need to use a personal vehicle for travel to events with mileage reimbursed per state regulations.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three 3 year of related experience in higher education recruitment sales marketing event management territory management or communications.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Must have the ability to travel to a variety of work locations. Must be able to work a flexible schedule beyond normal office hours including evening and occasional weekend hours. Must be prepared to travel frequently with overnight stays. Ability to lift 50 pounds and endure long periods of standing. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally through both written and verbal communications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Must be detail oriented and have a strong customer service philosophy.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
Experience using Salesforce or CRM products; Previous public speaking experience; Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint); Familiar with Banner by Ellucian Student Information System; Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Salary Range
The target base annual salary is $47000 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits employee perks that help enrich grow and foster career and professional development:
Employee Health Wellness and Financial Planning
Fully covered employee health insurance
Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees insurance coverages as of the 1stday of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement and Insurance programs
Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!
Paid sick leave
Holiday pay
Vacation
Longevity pay
Paid Birthday Leave Tarleton State University awards all leaveeligible employees paid time off for their birthday!
Other
Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!
Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
Employee Wellness Release Time
Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
and other Tarleton Discounts
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via Submit action.
Employment applications must include:
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
