Job Details

Admissions Specialist

Position Number: 7264190
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Admissions Specialist

Job Identification: 20723
Posting Date: 06/24/2026, 03:19 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Waco, TX, United States
Degree Level:

Job Description:
A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For". Great Colleges to Work For is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We are Looking For

This position specifically supports the mission of the university through providing guidance and counseling to prospective students to help achieve the freshman strategic enrollment management goals for each incoming class and term. The Admissions Specialist will counsel prospective students to gain application numbers through the enrollment funnel from students who are an academic, social, and financial fit for Baylor.

A bachelor's degree and less than one year of relevant experience are required. A master's degree and one year of relevant experience is preferred.

Additional education or experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

A valid US Driver License with a clear driving record of at least two years is required.

Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas.

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

What You Will Do

Assist territory managers in supporting their enrollment goals as assigned by offering recruitment and admissions support
Be an expert on all admissions policies and procedures; actively maintain a wealth of information about Baylor's academic/social/spiritual opportunities to personally and persuasively recruit students and tailor messaging to fit the audience
Assist in planning and hosting small group events and recruitment and yield events for prospective students
Manage daily correspondence from prospective students using a wide variety of communication channels
Manage all modes of in-bound communication as primary responsibility
Counsel students on the nuances of the admissions process, especially regarding test-optional admissions
Use persuasive techniques to encourage prospective students to act, such as visiting campus, completing their application, or selecting Baylor University as their final college choice
Qualify prospective student leads and maintain accurate records of interactions in Slate throughout the enrollment funnel
Meet with prospective students individually for office visits or in groups while traveling to assist territory managers, or through a virtual platform to recruit throughout the enrollment process
Leverage advanced Slate query techniques to identify application files to complete
Review and evaluate files to assist with completion steps on a case-by-case basis and to impact completion rates
Utilize tools and resources in Slate to strategically personalize recruitment efforts to meet the individual needs of prospective students
Counsel students regarding final college decision to enroll at Baylor
Utilize Slate Inbox as primary focus to ensure prospective students receive timely and accurate information
Develop and maintain beginning-level financial aid knowledge, proficiently counseling students on common financial aid practices and Baylor-specific processes
Develop a strategy to work with students throughout the financial aid process
Review students and make scholarship recommendations while counseling students on merit-based scholarship eligibility, scholarship program opportunities, scholarship appeals, and outside funding opportunities
Determine techniques to highlight the value of a Baylor education with prospective families while advocating and supporting their unique situation
Properly train and complete increased conversations around the value and return on investment of higher education and financial literacy around how to finance a Baylor education
Professional sales training required
Regularly cross-train with financial aid including the use of financial aid operating systems
Assist with high-impact recruitment initiatives in a highly competitive landscape
Assist with coordinating, managing & hosting on-campus and off-campus recruitment events
Offer virtual recruitment event opportunities to connect with prospective students and families throughout the enrollment process
Support affinity group recruitment efforts for some of Baylor's unique programs such as Aviation Sciences, Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, etc.
Meet with prospective students individually or in groups during office visits, or through a virtual platform to recruit throughout the enrollment process
Offer compelling admissions counseling presentations for students and families during their visit to campus
Provide a top-notch service to prospective students and families equivalent of the Baylor brand and market position
Perform all duties as assigned to meet and exceed the customer service standards of Enrollment Management at Baylor University including covering a territory if the need arises
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

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