Student Recruitment & Admissions Relationship Specialist

Job TitleStudent Recruitment & Admissions Relationship Specialist Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana Department Office of Recruiting Proposed Minimum Salary$3,657.33 monthly Job LocationTexarkana, Texas Job TypeStaff 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, 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. The Student Recruitment & Admissions Relationship Specialist also serves as the primary point of contact for community college partners, fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships to support transfer pathways and enrollment growth.

Salary information:

The expected salary for this position is $43,888.00 annually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

: Works with the Associate Director of Recruitment to develop an effective recruitment plan for students to include transfer pipelines, 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 community colleges, community-based organizations, university partners, 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 and retention in programs; analyzes trends in recruitment and retention programs; 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 high level of product/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. Act as the primary point of contact for transfer students, providing guidance on how coursework from other institutions will transfer to TAMUT, including explanation of transfer equivalencies, degree applicability, and articulation pathways. 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 Admissions and Recruitment team to ensure each student's experience with the institution is professional, service-focused, and productive. 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

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 of university transfer processes Sales-related experience Bilingual (English/Spanish) Other Requirements Ability to use technology to track and process students through University Admissions 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.

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. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas

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