The University of Texas at San Antonio

Job Description

Job Title: Admissions Officer II

Code: 3614

Salary Grade: 57

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department/Division: New Student Admissions/Student Affairs

Reports To: Associate Director of New Student Admissions

Summary

· Function: To provide advanced professional knowledge, advice and counseling skills regarding the institutional student admission and recruitment process.

· Scope: Responsible for the recruitment of undergraduate students, including activities that will generate prospects, applicants, and enrollees.

Duties

· Typical:

1. Develops, implements and maintains strategies of the admissions plan.

2. Coordinates, organizes and participates in programs, events and other recruitment opportunities both on and off campus.

3. Manages and coordinates visitor activities and events.

4. Develops and nurtures relationships with influential contacts for the purpose of recruiting freshman and transfer enrollees.

5. Provides information to prospective students and parents on specific educational opportunities of the University, both on and off the campus. Counsels students and parents on admission requirements and financial aid processes.

6. Provides preliminary academic advising, transcript evaluations and admissions counseling to prospective transfer students.

7. Develops and implements effective communication processes with prospective students, applicants and parents.

8. Oversees the Telecounseling Program for Undergraduate Recruitment.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

· Periodic:

1. Maintains websites that support admissions activities.

2. Creates newsletters and brochures.

Education

Required	Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree	Post-graduate coursework in a related field.

Other Requirements

Required	Preferred
Demonstrated ability to use tact, diplomacy and discretion in all matters.	Knowledge of University processes and procedures.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Criminal Background Check (CBC).

Experience

Required	Preferred
Two year of experience working with students in an academic or school setting with a broad understanding of institutional admissions requirements.	Similar experience in higher education.

Equipment

Required	Possible
Personal computer and standard office equipment.	N/A

Working Conditions

Usual	Special
Usual office conditions.	N/A
Significant travel is required.

Supervision

Received	Given
General supervision and overall review of work product.	Direct supervision of students and assigned support staff.

Accuracy

Accurate evaluative judgment of admission and transfer applications.

Security Sensitive

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas Education Code.

Internal Control

Within the scope of position duties, responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, reliable financial data is maintained, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with.