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Job Title

Admissions Coordinator II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

School of Engineering Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Admissions Coordinator II, under general supervision, is responsible for raising awareness of the School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed) to increase qualified enrollment, including increased recruitment, while serving as the primary liaison to prospective students and their families regarding admission requirements, academic requirements, financial aid and scholarships, and student support services.

What you need to know

Salary: $57,740 - 70,547 annually, compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Other Requirements and Factors: Position requires working some nights and weekends. Requires travel both locally and within the continental US at least 20% of the time. This position will be located in Houston, Texas in the heart of the Texas Medical Center

Required Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

+ Four years of in admissions, recruiting, enrollment, advising services, or related experience in higher education

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with admissions, recruiting, and/or enrollment management program support

+ Experience in medical school, health professions, or STEM-related admissions and recruitment.

+ Experience with enrollment management systems (e.g., AMP, Banner, Slate).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

+ Ability to positively and professionally interact with educational constituents

+ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Responsibilities:

Program Coordination

+ Coordinates recruitment of highly qualified candidates, coordinates all aspects of the admissions/interview/acceptance process for the EnMed program, and provides program support and evaluation for the School of Engineering Medicine.

Recruitment

+ Assists in developing and implementing district-wide, campus-based, and program specific marketing and recruitment strategies.

+ Coordinate with high school, university, and business visitation programs for the recruitment of highly qualified candidates to the School of Engineering Medicine’s dual medical and engineering program.

Admission Processing

+ Provides personal one-one guidance to prospective students through the application process.

+ Assists with the prospective student interview program.

+ Coordinates admissions data entry/processing through the admissions portal.

+ Evaluates and makes recommendations for changes and improvements to the admissions processes for the School of Engineering Medicine based on established best practices.

Admission Counseling

+ Counsels and advises prospective students about the School of Engineering Medicine admissions requirements, policies, status, and office programs via electronic delivery (Zoom, TEAMS etc.), in-person appointment, telephone, email, and mail.

+ Works directly with applicants to resolve extenuating circumstances, complaints, appeals, and options for admissions concerns.

+ Maintains records of these activities.

+ Establishes working relationships with university departments, counselors, and advisors to enhance customer service and satisfaction.

+ Coordinates with TAMU enrollment services to facilitate consistent delivery of recruitment and admissions services.

Event Coordination

+ Plans and coordinates campus and district events such as informational workshops, visitations and tours, college fairs, business, and industry visits, etc., to inform the public about educational opportunities with the School of Engineering Medicine.

+ Assists in the design and coordination of events which elevate the School of Engineering Medicine’s recruitment and retention efforts.

+ Evaluates and makes recommendations for changes and improvements to program activities based on established best practices.

Record Management

+ Maintains student information system, CRM, and other databases relevant to student records for accurate record keeping of all recruitment activity to ensure goals are met and compliance is maintained with records management, privacy, and office procedures.

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.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

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

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.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://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

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

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.