We are searching for an expert Counselor to join our high calibre team at University of Texas at El Paso in El Paso, TX.
Growing your career as a Full Time Counselor is an incredible opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in leadership, decision-making and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Counselor at University of Texas at El Paso today!
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 Standardfrom 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Hiring Department Admissionsand Recruitment
Please Note Note: There are two vacancies for this job opening.
Note: The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of thisposition and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilitieslisted 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 theemployer to obtain criminal history record information. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicantresides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS 157, as applicable to the performance of essential duties and responsibilitiesof the position.
Required Application Materials A resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references arerequired to apply.
Please submit all documents in a single PDF file to be considered. Purpose of Position The University of Texas at El Paso seeks highly driven applicants to serve in the role ofAdmissions Counselor I to recruit and guide prospective students through the enrollment process.
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 thehealth, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. Deeply committed to increasing access to excellent higher education, UTEPtakes pride in being the only Carnegie R1 research university in the region. It offers 72 undergraduate programs, 74 master's programs, and23 doctoral programs in a wide range of fields, and supports very high levels of research. Serving approximately 25,000 students, UTEP isthe only research-intensive doctoral university in the United States with a Mexican-American majority student population. The majority ofUTEP's students are first-generation students of color who are employed while earning their degrees. Many of our students are biliterate andbicultural. They are uniquely talented and represent the future of higher education. UTEP's faculty and staff take pride in this mission andwork together to offer holistic student support for our students.
This team member will represent The University of Texas at ElPaso's admission and recruitment presence in the El Paso community and adjacent rural areas. This Admissions Counselor will be responsiblefor recruiting and enrolling talented students. The Admissions Counselor will support recruitment and enrollment activities and events thatalign with strategic goals established for the region, facilitate case management of prospective students, and will serve as a universityspecialist in admissions, testing, enrollment, financial aid, housing, and related topics. Expected activities include but are not limitedto the establishment of relationships with regional schools and participation in college fairs. The Admissions Counselor should possesssuperior communication abilities, personal accountability, and self-motivation.
Essential Functions Develops andnurtures relationships with students, parents, and other community members.
Designs and implements recruitment and enrollmentactivities and events that align with strategic goals established for the region. Expected activities include but are not limited to theestablishment of relationships with regional schools, participation in college/career fairs, and coordination of yield events in the region.
Together with the AVP for Enrollment Management and Director of Freshman Admissions, develops appropriate strategies forrecruitment targets and identifies effective approaches in response to enrollment trends.
Serves as a university specialist inadmissions, testing, enrollment, financial aid, housing, new student orientation, campus visits, the registration process and relatedtopics. 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 andensures that the admissions applications and admissions documentation has been received for prospective students in the AdmissionsCounselor's assigned territory.
Provides timely replies to phone calls, correspondence, and e-mail from prospective students andtheir 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 proficiencyin the University's student information system and document management system.
Serves as liaison to several University departmentsand administrative areas.
Required to represent the University at college fairs and support anchor enrollment events in El Paso asdesignated by the Director of Freshman Admissions.
Required to participate in all Admissions and Recruitment staff meetings andtrainings.
Actively participates in the development, implementation, and distribution of promotional and recruitment marketingmaterials to prospective students and their families.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and useinstitutional software systems.
Maintains knowledge and understanding of regulations related to Federal Financial Aid, TexasResidency Laws, NCAA compliance, etc.
Required to work a combination workweek, evening, and weekend hours as needed to completerecruitment assignments.
Required to drive personal vehicle to attend admissions, recruitment, and enrollment activities.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Nosupervisory responsibilities.
Required Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must beable to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's Degree.
One year of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.
Preferred Qualifications Fluency in Spanish.
Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.
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 tofeel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.
The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise levelin the work environment is usually moderate
EO/AA Statement In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, TheUniversity 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 thebasis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and genderin employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes anemployee'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 View email address on jobs.institutedata.com .
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