Admissions Counselor II
Job Description
TITLE: Admissions Counselor II
JOB CODE: 3614
EFFECTIVE DATE:
FLSA STATUS: E
EEO6 CODE: 3 = Professional/Non-faculty
PURPOSE: To provide advanced professional knowledge, advice and counseling skills regarding
the institutional student admission and recruitment process. Responsible for the recruitment of
undergraduate students, including activities that will generate prospects, applicants and enrollees.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for implementing all strategies of the
admissions plan. Manages a geographical territory for the purpose of recruiting freshman,
transfer enrollees and/or perspective students. Assists in the planning and implementing of all
recruitment functions. 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. Answers questions of a complex
nature regarding the University's admissions policies. Reviews applications for admission and
counsels applicants regarding their eligibility status. Develops and nurtures relationships with
influential contacts. Travels to conferences, high schools, colleges, and other learning institutions
to publicize and explain admission requirements and procedures. Replies to phone calls,
correspondence and e-mail from prospective students and their family members. Develops
evaluation procedures. Performs data entry tasks. Prepares correspondence. Performs other
duties as assigned. Assists with events, both on and off campus. Serves on various committees as
assigned. Provides written updates of territorial numbers and procedural goals. Coordinates the
work of Admissions Officer I positions. Interviews prospective personnel. Assists other
areas/departments on campus with recruitment efforts. Represents the University at
events/functions. Prepares written reports.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
REPORTS TO: Limited supervision from supervisor.
SUPERVISION: N/A
SUPERVISION-OTHER: General supervision to clerical staff.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: $education
REQUIRED EDUCATION-OTHER: Bachelor's degree in any business or related field.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES-OTHER:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES/COMPETENCIES: Two years of experience counseling
students in academic and scholastic matters, with a broad knowledge of institutional
admission requirements.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Standard office equipment. Extreme accuracy in the maintenance
of academic records. Usual office conditions. Occasional evening and weekend work necessary.
Specific job requirements or physical location of positions allocated to this classification render
the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas
Education Code.