Job No. 154582
- Job Title:
- Admissions Counselor I
- Employer:
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The University of Texas at El Paso
- Location:
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El Paso , TX
- Posting Date:
- 09-Jan-2025
- Description:
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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
Advises and recruits prospective students.
Essential Functions
Provides professional level knowledge, advice, and counseling to students and prospective students regarding the institutional student admissions process.
Responsible for advising prospective students, parents, educational administrators and other interested persons regarding admissions requirements, policies and procedures.
Travels frequently to high schools, colleges and other learning institutions to publicize and explain the University's admissions, housing and financial aid process to students and parents.
Distributes promotional media to recruit students.
Processes and reviews admissions applications and packets for prospective domestic and international students.
Generates letters of admission and/or rejection to students.
Interviews students, parents and others concerning institutional entrance requirements.
Organizes, conducts and participates in receptions, college fairs and other special programs for prospective students and their parents.
Composes correspondence to answer admission inquiries.
Serves as liaison to several University departments or administrative areas.
Maintains and enters admission information into database.
Develops and nurtures relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and other community members.
Tracks and reports statistical data.
Replies to phone calls, correspondence, and e-mail from prospective students and their family members.
Conducts campus tours for students, parents, and other community members.
Acts as liaison between prospective student and specific programs, IT, and office personnel.
May be required to work UTEP special events such as commencement, Orange & Blue Day. Etc.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities.
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
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Experience: One (1) year of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Contact information:
- The University of Texas at El Paso
- El Paso, TX 79968
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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