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Job Title

Admissions and Operations Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Texas A&M University School Of Law

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,000.00 monthly

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we want

The Admissions Coordinator I coordinates file processing, student account management, and the planning, development, implementation for various recruitment and enrollment activities. Processes and evaluates applications for competitiveness both for the JD and Graduate programs at the Texas A&M School of Law.

What you need to know

Salary : $50,000-$57,000 Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume : A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ Three years of experience working in a role that demonstrates an attention to detail and ability to maintain a system at a high level of efficiency.

Responsibilities

Admissions Processing and Operations

+ Coordinates and assists with the admissions process for both JD and Graduate student programs

+ Manages the LSAC Unite system for the admissions department and keeps up to date with opportunities to better utilize the system for departmental effectiveness

+ In addition to the Unite system, utilizes other systems and software to help the admissions department operate at the highest level possible to ensure efficient processes allowing the office to both serve and recruit a wide range of prospective students

+ Maintains student records consistent with university policy and applicable privacy regulations

+ Uses systems to track applications and provide information for admissions reports

+ Ensures that communication with students through the department phone and email are being managed in a timeline and professional manner

+ Works closely with student ambassadors and student workers to serve prospective students, applicants, admitted, and current students to ensure they are assisted in such a way to maximize the opportunity for them to reach their goals

Communication and Student Support

+ Maintains an up-to-date admissions system to allow for both students and the admissions department to have an accurate view of the status of applicant files

+ Assists with registration by evaluating documents required for admissions

+ Maintains an efficient filing system, providing a source of information to students, and the admissions department

+ Counsels current and prospective students regarding admission procedures and timelines, program offerings, and career objectives

+ Listens to the needs of current and prospective students and connects them with the appropriate resources and student services

File Evaluation and Advising

+ Assists the admissions department with file evaluations once applications are complete to ensure admissions decisions are returned to applicants in a timely manner

+ Meets one-on-one both in-person and virtually with prospective applicants to help them understand the application, waitlist, and admissions processes in order for students to develop a more competitive strategy in pursuing law school enrollment

Recruitment and Outreach

+ Participates in the recruiting efforts of the Office of Admissions at various educational institutions

+ Develops relationships with advisors to encourage prospective student inquiries and applications

+ Provides information for recruiting reports and contributes ideas for improving recruitment efforts

Program Development and Evaluation

+ Assists the Admissions department with annual planning and development for different events, processes, and systems

+ Reviews and evaluates applications for the professional degree program using specific admissions criteria as guidelines

Who we are

Texas A&M Law is advancing the future of legal education with unprecedented momentum. Motivated by our Aggie Core Values, our faculty are advancing knowledge at the intersection of scholarly excellence and real-world application. Through innovative and collaborative teaching, we equip service-oriented lawyers, as well as professional and industry leaders of all kinds, to address the legal, economic, and social issues that will forge the future of Texas and the global community.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/)  with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/university-holidays.html)  of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  and at least eight hours of paid vacation  (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://new.tamu.edu/enjoy-the-benefits/retirement/)

• Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)  for health and wellness programs

• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/healthy-behaviors/employee-tuition.html)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

For additional benefit information Click here (http://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/\_media/documents/200benefitsWellness101.pdf)

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 ourcorevalueswhich are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.