Undergraduate Admissions Counselor – Welcome Center

Posting Information

Posting Number2025059

Posting/Functional TitleUndergraduate Admissions Counselor – Welcome Center

University Pay Plan TitleUndergraduate Admissions Counselor

LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentOffice of Undergraduate Admissions

Recruitment TypeOpen to All

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourcePermanent

Monthly Salary$4,000.00 Commensurate with Qualifications

Job CategoryExempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

Bachelor’s degree.

Demonstrated experience working with students from various backgrounds;

Effective and accurate written communication skills.

Attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with family programming

Current or former Texas State University employee or alumnus

Two or more years of prior professional experience in college admissions

Bilingual Spanish speaking

Experience with event coordination

Experience presenting to large groups

Experience working independently with minimum supervision

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to recruit prospective students to Texas State through visits from high schools, two-year colleges, and counseling students, parents, and visiting guests.

The Admissions Counselor position requires excellent oral and written communication skills as well as exceptional interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

Extensive contact and collaboration with high school and community college students, high school counselors, college advisors, university alumni, and other community organizations

Assisting with university programming such as campus visit days (i.e., Bobcat Day, Academic Visit Days, etc.), bus trips, information sessions

Assisting with preparation of correspondence and statistical reports

Counseling prospective students, families, and visiting guests in the college selection process

Evaluating academic credentials

Assisting faculty and other departments in recruitment efforts

Other duties as assigned

Additional Information to Applicants

Available to work evenings, weekends and travel overnight

Job Open Date10/08/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Open Until FilledYes

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

Posting NoticesApplicant must have a valid Texas Drivers License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system., You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.

An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49789

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