Admissions Counselor II - Athletic Liaison
Admissions Counselor II - Athletic Liaison
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Job Title
Admissions Counselor II - Athletic LiaisonAgency
West Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Vice President Enrollment ManagementProposed Minimum Salary
$2964.00 monthlyJob Location
Canyon TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans additional health and lifestyle programs and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits
NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.
General Summary:
This position will be one of the primary recruitment personnel for the Office of Admissions. Extensive travel evening and weekend work will be required. This person will represent WTAMU at high schools and colleges and will speak on behalf of the University relating to the Admissions process. A high energy flexibility of schedule and excitement for recruiting students to WTAMU are expectations of this position.
Responsibilities:
- Identifies recruits and contributes to increasing the population of all admitted enrolled and underrepresented students.
- Tracks and follows up with targeted students and parents.
- Maintains a high level of working knowledge of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) information organization opportunities and policies.
- Coordinates with high school and community college counselors to facilitate the application process.
- Develops an effective plan for recruiting in the assigned area(s) high schools and institutions.
- Coordinate closely with coaches to identify and track prospective student-athletes throughout the recruitment and admissions pipeline.
- Serve as the primary admissions contact for coaches and athletic recruits facilitating communication and addressing admissions-related questions.
- Assist student-athletes with application procedures deadlines tours and documentation required for admission and eligibility certification.
- Works directly with applicants and their parents to resolve extenuating circumstances complaints and appeals of admissions denials.
- Represents the Office of Admissions in a public speaking capacity both on and off campus and maintains records of these activities.
- Develops working relationships with assigned TAMUS members departments counselors and advisors to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
- Disseminates admissions information.
- Advises prospective students on transferable coursework to help the institution reach transfer enrollment goals.
- Advises prospective students about admissions statuses policies and office programs.
- Coordinates major office programs.
- Serves on office committees as assigned.
- This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned.
Necessary Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Sports Exercise Science or a combination of education and experience.
- One (1) year of related experience that includes experience as a student athlete.
- Experience working in college athletics or with prospective student-athletes.
- Must have a valid drivers license and a good driving record; must be able to obtain a State of Texas vehicle operators license within 30 days of employment; and must qualify to operate a vehicle within the TAMUS guidelines.
- Must be able to maintain TAMUS approval.
- Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
- Knowledge of admissions functions of higher education.
- Knowledge of NCAA Guidelines.
- Knowledge of the International Process of students.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in higher education sports management or a related field
- Three (3) years of experience in a university setting as a tour guide orientation leader ambassador residential living or student advisor.
- Familiarity with W.T. programs admissions criteria and procedures.
- Personal intercollegiate student organization involvement.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills
Applicant Instructions:
Please include the following with your application:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three references
Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page before continuing through the application. Please use the Upload button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents please contact WTAMU Human Resources at .
Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.
Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer.
All positions are security-sensitive. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
