Graduate Admissions Counselor - Graduate Admissions

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Graduate Admissions Counselor

Represents Texas Womans University accurately personably and effectively to all of its various
constituents. Works to facilitate the implementation of policies practices and programs which
will enable the university to achieve enrollment projections. Work is performed under
general supervision and performance is based upon the completion of assignments and results
obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation
system in accordance with the Universitys Policies and Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment

Supervises: This position may supervise student and/or graduate assistants

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include but not limited to the following:
Visits and counsels prospective students in person via phone email and text.
Responds to situations that require guidance and/or counseling for graduate admissions.
Coordinates hosts and represents Graduate Admissions at on or off-campus recruitment
events which may include some evenings and Saturdays
Builds and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders including the Graduate School
and representatives of graduate academic programs.
Develop and maintain relationships with representatives of community colleges universities
organizations business entities and other community programs.
Prepares regular reports on recruitment activities.
Reconciles business travel statements and billings.
Sends monthly reports to graduate academic programs to ensure parties are aware of their
program application statuses.
Represent the university with graduate admissions organizations such as NaGAP TxGAP.
te Admission Recruitment
department on projects and
supports other team members in meeting goals and expectations.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

May be requested to attend program informational sessions and events outside of the Graduate
Admissions Recruitment department to promote TWU Graduate Programs or information.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree required.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of One (1) year of experience in admissions student recruiting and/or student affairs
for college relations particularly with the graduate student population. An equivalent combination
of education and experience may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

Knowledge of University policies concerning student admission.
Skill using student information systems for statistical analysis and other computer
technology applicable to the functions of the position.
Ability to organize work effectively conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise
independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships with students faculty staff and
the public.
Ability to orally present in person to groups and communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to represent the department and University in a professional courteous and friendly
manner using customer service skills.
Ability to travel and work irregular hours including evenings or weekends during heavy
recruitment seasons.
General knowledge of or ability to learn TWU graduate admissions academic offerings
services and student opportunities.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Salesforce and TargetX.
Ability to operate a motorized vehicle for recruitment travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential duties. May lift up to 30 lbs. of recruitment materials and setup displays.
The employee will be required to travel 50-60% of the time. The employee may be required to work
evenings and weekends.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is
an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements
within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations and TWU Policies & Procedures.

A valid Texas drivers license and a safe driving record is required by the university for a
Drivers Authorization. This role travels to and recruits students in Texas community
colleges and bordering areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination
intimidation harassment including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical
interior work environment.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks
safely and efficiently and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work
environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices as well as any
near-miss incidents to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should
ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk
Management within 24 hours of the incident.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee
and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.