Regional Advisor Ii - Houston, United States - Texas A&M University

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title
Regional Advisor II (Houston, Tx)


Agency
Texas A&M University


Department
Undergraduate Recruitment


Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate


Job Location
Houston, Texas


Job Type
Staff

Our Commitment


Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.

Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

What we want

What you need to know


_Salary:
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_$36, $46,924.80 annually (Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience). _


_Cover Letter & Resume:
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A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.


_Position Details:
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Extensive travel required in assigned recruiting territory. Evenings and weekend work required.

Multiple trips per year to Texas A&M - College Station will be required for training and assisting with large recruiting events.

**_This position is located in and services recruitment efforts in Houston,Texas.
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Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Two years of related experience in student services, admissions, recruitment, or financial aid.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills with individuals or in a group setting.
  • Must possess strong organization skills.
  • Working knowledge of standard office equipment and computers.
  • Ability to work well with students and parents.
  • Ability to work well with a student population.
  • Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs.
  • Knowledge of financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to student financial aid.
  • Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic organization, possessing a positive attitude and is customer
- service oriented.

  • Must be literate in the English language and able to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to perform accurately in a detailoriented environment with good interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to organize and make decisions. Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment.
  • Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education and Experience:


  • Master's degree.
  • More than two years of professional experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, student advising, student financial aid or student services related position.
  • Professional experience in higher education.
  • Professional experience within TAMUS.
  • Customer service experience, particularly within higher education.
  • W orking experience with youth in admissions, recruitment, or financial aid.
  • Experience in giving presentations to large groups.
  • E xperience in producing reports of the analysis and evaluation of activities.
  • Participation in Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC) or Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) programs or other professional organizations related to admissions, recruitment, student advising, student financial aid or student services.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Class "C" vehicle driver license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency in related student information systems such as Banner, AIS, Howdy, MOSES, SLATE and TAMUDocs.
  • Ability to design, develop, conduct, and assess effective programs.
  • Bilingual in Spanish.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of basic project management and organizational practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practice and methods of admissions, marketing and enrollment.
  • General knowledge of higher education institution general academic requirements and admission policies.
  • General knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of customer service.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work activities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to develop and conduct group presentations.
  • Familiarity with the assigned territory as it relates to university admissions and recruitment.

Responsibilities:

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_Matriculation _:


  • Uses professional judgment in advising and assisting students in solving their financial problems through scholarships, loans, grants, employment and financial counseling; uses professional judgment in assisting to provide budgeting, money management, loans and indebtedness counseling to students on an individual and group basis and makes presentations to groups regarding financial aid and scholarship programs. Works with the Financial Aid Office with regard to awarding and adjusting financial aid awards as necessary to conform to federal, state and institutional policies and regulations.
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_Customer Service __- _Interacts with high

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