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Admissions Counselor I - Southern California Region
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Position Number: 5829627
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Admissions Counselor I - Southern California Region

Job ID: 12842
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Admissions and Recruitment, Division of Enrollment Management

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm. Flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

FLSA status: Exempt.

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $35,568.00 Annually.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities 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. 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. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

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.

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 El Paso, with a willingness to make frequent trips to Southern California several times per semester.
Required to drive a personal vehicle to attend admissions, recruitment, and enrollment activities.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.

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.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree.

and

Experience: One year of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Fluency in Spanish.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

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=12842&PostingSeq=1