Job Information
Texas A&M University Regional Advisor II in College Station, Texas
Job Title
Regional Advisor II
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Undergraduate Recruitment
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
What we want
The Regional Advisor II who will be responsible for the recruitment and matriculation efforts of high achieving students to Texas A&M University. We seek a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for higher education and a commitment to student success. The ideal candidate will have related experience in higher education, along with strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with campus partners and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Recruitment:
Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled underserved students in designated high schools and regions
Works directly with prospective students and parents through the entire admissions, scholarship, and financial aid application process
Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate the admissions, financial aid, and scholarship application process
Implement recruitment activities such as trips to Texas A&M in College Station, presentations, resource tables, application workshops and designated area projects
Organizes, implements, and reports on programs/projects including marketing, accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers, and records
Travel to high schools for visits, presentations, college job fairs, etc.
Distributes admissions information through participation in TACRAO programs, high school and community college visits, special programs, and other assigned appointments
Collaborates with outside organizations and constituent groups to involve their recruitment activities
Matriculation:
Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate next steps for students who have been admitted
Distributes information to counselors, parents, and students on matriculation topics such as pathways to admission, housing, New Student Conference (NSC), extended orientation, involvement, and Texas A&M-College Station campus resources
Makes presentations to groups regarding financial aid and scholarship programs
Works with the Financial Aid Office with regard to awarding and adjusting financial aid awards as necessary to conform to federal, state and institutional policies and regulations
Customer Service:
Develops, implements, and manages recruitment and financial aid early awareness programs for Service assigned areas
working relationships with University agencies, departments, counselors and advisors to enhance customer service and satisfaction
Assists with developing and revising admissions and financial aid consumer information materials, publications and brochures for currently enrolled students, prospective students, and their parents, as well as for college, department, and university use
Leadership:
Serves as a mentor and assists in the training of subordinate advisors regarding admissions and financial aid rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as how to develop and maintain relationships in high schools and community agencies
Assumes leadership roles in local, state and regional professional associations and committees
Coordinates major office programs
What you need to know
Salary: $45,000/annually
Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
Position Details: Travel required; evenings and weekend work required
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree
Two years of related experience in student services, admissions, recruitment, or financial aid
Preferred Qualifications:
A driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
Master’s degree
Bilingual in Spanish
More than two years of professional experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, student advising, student financial aid or student services related position
Professional experience in higher education
Professional experience within TAMUS
Experience in giving presentations to large groups
Experience in producing reports of the analysis and evaluation of activities
Participation in Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC) or Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) programs or other professional organizations related to admissions, recruitment, student advising, student financial aid or student services
Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practice and methods of admissions, marketing and enrollment.
General knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of customer service.
Proficiency in related student information systems such as Banner, AIS, Howdy, MOSES, SLATE, or TAMUDocs
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to student financial aid
Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment with good interpersonal communication skills
Who we are
The Office of Undergraduate Recruitment handles freshman, transfer, international, and other prospective students who wish to apply to Texas A&M University. The office is also responsible for recruiting and enrollment an academically prepared student body geographically and economically varied. In addition, Undergraduate Recruitment also offers several opportunities for prospective students and their families to visit campus throughout the year to learn about the rich traditions and culture of Texas A&M University.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training and webinars
Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
