The University of Texas at San Antonio

Job Description

Job Title: Admissions Officer I

Code: 3615

Salary Grade: 56

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department/Division: New Student Admissions/Student Affairs

Reports To: Associate Director of New Student Admissions

Summary

· Function: To provide 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 and implements strategies of the admissions plan.

2. Manages a geographical territory for the purpose of recruiting freshman and transfer enrollees. Develops and nurtures relationships with influential contacts.

3. 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.

4. Travels to high schools, colleges, and other learning institutions to publicize and explain admission requirements and procedures.

5. Replies to phone calls, correspondence and e-mail from prospective students and their family members.

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

7. Reviews files, enters data, makes recommendations and tracks student progress in the admissions process.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

· Periodic:

1. Prepares reports and evaluations.

Education

Required	Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.	N/A

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 or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Criminal Background Check (CBC).

Experience

Required	Preferred
None.	One year of experience working with students in an academic or school setting, preferably 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.	May directly supervise 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.