Student Recruitment & Admissions Relationship Specialist

Job Title

Student Recruitment & Admissions Relationship Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Office of Recruiting

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Student Recruitment & Admissions Relationship Specialist, under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Recruitment, successfully identifies and recruits prospective students to all TAMUT programs (i.e., FTIC, transfer, online, adult learners, graduate, international students) and is responsible for planning, organizing, and participating in recruitment activities and functions that contribute to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled students. This position supports recruitment and enrollment activities related to Texas A&M University-Texarkana on the Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus. As a key member of the team supporting RELLIS, this position will also assist with event and fair coverage throughout Central and Southeast Texas.

Salary information: The exp[ected salary for this position is $43,888.00- $46,000.00 annually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with the Associate Director of Recruitment to develop an effective recruitment plan for students to include prerequisite needs, admission requirements, program offerings, student interests, and career goals. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to implement effective recruitment strategies.
• Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled students.
• Serves as a liaison to develop enrollment feeder partnerships between the university and local school systems, community-based organizations, and businesses; Implements outreach to prospective student populations, community, and educational partners and delivers information sessions.
• Presents information in both group and individual settings for potential students on topics of academics, admissions processes, financial aid, and scholarship programs, student advising, and career opportunities.
• Spends significant time engaging prospective students in discussion about their future with the goal of setting an enrollment plan; Maintain database of recruitment and outreach efforts and monitor for effectiveness.
• Creates and distributes resource materials for student recruitment; analyzes trends in recruitment; develops strategies for recruitment evaluation.
• Guides students through the enrollment funnel efficiently by maintaining consistent communication (outbound calls, emails, and text) and follow-up with prospective students.
• Meet metrics by demonstrating a high level of institutional/program knowledge and meeting specific student recruitment goals.
• Coordinates with constituents to facilitate the application process; Assumes responsibility for managing and updating computerized prospective student database, application paperwork, and follow-up documentation.
• Advises prospective students about admissions status.
• Maintain accurate knowledge of programs, university student services, and peer institutions' offerings.
• Track and communicate with assigned inquiries and applicants.
• Works directly with applicants and their families to submit all missing documents to ensure successful enrollment to TAMUT.
• Counsel students and parents regarding the eligibility of various financial aid, veterans' education benefits, and scholarships opportunities. Guide students and families through the financial aid application (FAFSA) and financial aid processes.
• Plans and schedules travel to all recruitment events while maintaining an efficient travel budget.
• Navigates catalog, website, student portals, SIS, CRM, and Data Imaging system seamlessly for information gathering and accurate record keeping.
• Work effectively with coworkers as part of the Recruitment and Admissions team to ensure each student's experience with the institution is professional, service-focused, and productive.
• Requires frequent travel (approximately 40–50% of the time) to support recruitment, outreach, and university-related activities. When not traveling, works from the assigned office location to support recruitment, enrollment, and administrative functions.
• 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 may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of admissions functions of higher education.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of recruitment and marketing

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field 
• Experience/knowledge advising/guiding/mentoring individuals age 15-50
• Sales-, event planning-, and/or marketing-related experience
• Bilingual

Other Requirements

• Ability to use technology to track, process, and support students through university processes.
• Ability to collect, write, and report various types of data sets.
• Ability to connect to prospective online students.
• Proven ability to achieve goals, influence others, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work at a minimum of 1 day a month on the Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus at 1425 Bryan Rd, Bryan, TX 77807, and throughout Central and Southeast Texas as needed.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally does not supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply):

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, A&M-Texarkana is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance:

• Medical
  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)
  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
    • Employee and Spouse
    • Employee and Children
    • Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Tuition Benefits:

•     Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

•     75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children

Time Off:

•     8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month

•     8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month

•     8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave

•     12-15 paid holidays each year

Retirement:

•     Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

•     Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program

On Campus Wellness Opportunities

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.