Senior Regional Advisor (Houston, Texas)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit underserved students from designated high schools and regions
• Guide prospective students and parents through admissions, scholarships, and financial aid processes
• Coordinate with high school counselors and implement recruitment activities like campus visits, presentations, and workshops
• Manage program expenses and provide budget updates
• Organize and report on programs, including marketing, accommodations, and events
• Travel to high schools and community colleges for visits and presentations
• Distribute admissions information through various programs and visits
• Collaborate with external organizations on recruitment activities
• Coordinate with counselors to assist admitted students with next steps
• Provide information on pathways to admission, housing, orientation, and campus resources
• Advising students on financial aid options and making presentations on scholarships and financial aid programs
• Work with the Financial Aid Office to adjust awards as needed
• Interact with high school faculty and staff to enhance student counseling and advisement
• Develop and manage early awareness programs for recruitment and financial aid
• Conduct presentations and work at resource tables
• Establish community contacts in select areas
• Develop relationships with university departments to enhance customer service
• Aid in creating admissions and financial aid materials
• Present at local, state, and regional conferences

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four years of experience in admissions, recruitment, advising, financial aid, or outreach including at least two years of experience with university admissions and undergraduate recruitment
• Knowledge of financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to student financial aid
• Ability to work well with students and parents
• Ability to work well with student population

Qualifications

• Three or more years of direct experience within university recruitment/enrollment management
• A Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Master’s degree
• Bilingual in Spanish
• More than four years of professional experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, student advising, student financial aid or student services related position
• Professional experience within TAMUS
• Customer service experience, particularly within higher education
• Working experience in admissions, recruitment, or financial aid
• 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 basic project management and organizational practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practice and methods of admissions, marketing, and enrollment
• Proficiency in related student information systems such as Banner, AIS, Howdy, MOSES, SLATE, or TAMUDocs
• Ability to design, develop, conduct, and assess effective programs
• Ability to develop and conduct group presentations for various audiences
• Ability to work in an environment subject to regular interruptions, multi-tasking, and re-prioritizing potentially conflicting assignments
• Familiarity with the assigned territory as it relates to university admissions and recruitment

Skills

• Knowledge of financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to student financial aid
• Ability to work well with students and parents
• Ability to work well with student population

Benefits

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

Pay

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00/annually

Schedule

EXTENSIVE TRAVEL will be required. EVENINGS AND WEEKEND WORK will be required.