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Admissions Counselor I-Southern California Region
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Position Number: 4793275
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Admissions Counselor I-Southern California Region

Job ID: 10673
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

FLSA Status

Exempt

Posting End Date

Open until filled.

Earliest Start Date

As soon as possible.

Salary

$35,568 annually

Hours per Week

40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Hiring Department

VPSA- Admissions and Recruitment

Please Note

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS 157, as applicable to the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Required Application Materials

A resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references are required to apply.

Purpose of Position

The University of Texas at El Paso seeks highly driven applicants to serve in the role of Regional Admissions Counselor for Southern California.

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a member of The University of Texas System. UTEP is committed to advancing the discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. Deeply committed to increasing access to excellent higher education, UTEP takes pride in being the only Carnegie R1 research university in the region. It offers 72 undergraduate programs, 74 master's programs, and 23 doctoral programs in a wide range of fields and supports very high levels of research. Serving approximately 25,000 students, UTEP is the only research-intensive doctoral university in the United States with a Mexican-American majority student population. The majority of UTEP's students are first-generation students of color who are employed while earning their degrees. Many of our students are biliterate and bicultural. They are uniquely talented and represent the future of higher education. UTEP's faculty and staff take pride in this mission and work together to offer holistic student support for our students.

This team member will represent The University of Texas at El Paso's admission and recruitment presence in Southern California. This Regional Admissions Counselor will be responsible for recruiting and enrolling talented students from Southern California. The Regional Admissions Counselor will design and implement recruitment and enrollment activities and events that align with strategic goals established for the region, facilitate case management of prospective students, and will serve as a university specialist in admissions, testing, enrollment, financial aid, housing, and related topics. Expected activities include but are not limited to the establishment of relationships with regional schools, participation in college fairs, and coordination of yield events in the region. The Regional Admissions Counselor should possess superior communication abilities, personal accountability, and self-motivation. The Regional Admissions Counselor for Southern California must live in either El Paso, with a willingness to make frequent trips to California or must live in Southern California, with a willingness to travel within the valley and travel to El Paso several times per semester.

Essential Functions

Develops and nurtures relationships with students, parents, and other community members.

Designs and implements recruitment and enrollment activities and events that align with strategic goals established for the region. Expected activities include but are not limited to the establishment of relationships with regional schools, participation in college/career fairs, and coordination of yield events in the region.

Together with the VP for Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions and Recruitment, develops appropriate strategies for recruitment targets and identifies effective approaches in response to enrollment trends.

Serves as a university specialist in admissions, testing, enrollment, financial aid, housing, new student orientation, campus visits, the registration process, and related topics. Disseminates information to prospective students by traveling to high schools to speak with prospects/applicants regarding programs, enrollment requirements, and admissions process, policies, and procedures.

Facilitates case management of prospective students and ensures that the admissions applications and admissions documentation have been received for prospective students in the Admissions Counselor's assigned territory.

Provides timely replies to phone calls, correspondence, and e-mails from prospective students and their family members using constituent relationship management systems utilized by UTEP's Office of Admissions and Recruitment.

Processes and reviews admissions applications and packets for all prospective students within the Admissions Counselor's assigned territory. Reconciles error, diagnostic, and other admission processing reports to ensure the integrity of admissions data. This requires proficiency in the University's student information system and document management system.

Serves as liaison to several University departments and administrative areas.

Required to support Admissions and Recruitment activities on-campus during the summer off-season.

Required to participate in all Admissions and Recruitment staff meetings and training remotely and/or in person.

Required to attend all TACRAO College Week Fairs scheduled in the Fall Semester for Southern California.

Actively participates in the development, implementation, and distribution of promotional and recruitment marketing materials to prospective students and their families.

Participates in on-campus anchor enrollment meetings and events in El Paso, such as Orange and Blue Day, as designated by the Director of Admissions and Recruitment.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and use institutional software systems.

Maintains knowledge and understanding of regulations related to Federal Financial Aid, Texas Residency Laws, NCAA compliance, etc.

Required to work a combination of workweek, evening, and weekend hours as needed to complete recruitment assignments.

The Regional Admissions Counselor for Southern California must live in either El Paso, with a willingness to make frequent trips to Southern California or must live in California, with a willingness to travel within Southern California and travel to El Paso several times per semester.

Required to drive a personal vehicle to attend admissions, recruitment, and enrollment activities.

If the Admissions Counselor lives in Southern California, the Regional Admissions Counselor must be able to work from home with internet/Wi-Fi connectivity. This includes the ability to receive documents at home for processing in the system.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum Education required: Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum Experience required: One year of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualification: Fluency in Spanish.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Frequent travel is required. The University will provide mileage reimbursement in alignment with state regulations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit. The employee must regularly walk and stand; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=10673&PostingSeq=1