Admissions Officer- Longview

Required Application Materials A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.
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· Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary The Admissions officer is responsible for providing professional knowledge, advice and counseling skills regarding the undergraduate student admissions and recruitment process.
Provides high-level coordination and review of the undergraduate admissions process.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks Develops and implements strategies of the admissions plan; administers admissions policies and procedures for specific programs and activities.
Counsels’ prospective students, parents, educational administrators and other interested persons regarding admissions requirements, policies, and procedures.
Manages assigned territory for recruitment of prospective students inclusive of travel planning and meetings with high school counselors, students, and other professionals.
Travel to high schools, community colleges, fairs and secondary schools within Texas and surrounding areas.
travel is an essential function to this role and may require up to 4-6 weeks in the fall and 2-3 weeks in the spring.
Promotes University opportunities to prospective students by developing and delivering presentations to high schools, businesses, and organizations.
Provide tour talk presentations, tours, and help with recruitment events both on and off campus.
Regularly gathers and analyzes information on application and enrollment trends to determine proper workloads.
Provides administrative management and coordination of admissions functions and reporting.
Reviews admissions applications and makes admissions decisions.
Reviews merit scholarship eligibility Using established policy, evaluates college course credit and records.
Coordinates information sessions and event planning for admissions activities.
Supervises the assigned student workers as appropriate and coordinates their daily tasks and schedules.
Acts as the main contact for the assigned admissions process.
Maintains a thorough understanding of the admissions process to train staff, pinpoint and resolve issues and serve as a backup for assigned supervisor.
Establishes a high level of integrity and ethical behavior in dealing with confidential information.
Researches and confirms applicant residency status and maintains up to date on admissions policies and procedures.
Attends university meetings and participates in committees as needed.
Manages the interactions between the office and outside service providers.
May recommend policy and procedural changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in Admissions recruitment and/or enrollment practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience Bachelor's degree.
One (1) year of experience counseling students in admissions, financial aid, or in a closely related area.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Preferred Education/Experience Master's degree.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies Ability to successfully interact with students, faculty, and staff.
High attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills Ability to organize teams to complete tasks.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to university admissions.
Excellent public speaking skill sets.
High customer service relationships.
About The University of Texas at Tyler The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state.
Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation.
We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.
uttyler.
edu/about/.
Additional Information The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.
215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EEO/AA Statement The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.