Regional Admissions Counselor - Area/Territory

Posting Number 20112894 Position Title Regional Admissions Counselor

• Area/Territory FTE 1.0 Position Type Staff Department Office of Admissions

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

Lamar University Regional Admissions Counselors are responsible for recruiting prospective students by promoting Lamar University programs to undergraduate students, pre-admission advisement and matriculation to ensure enrollment goals are met. This position

is a remote position and will live in the Southeast Texas area and reports directly to one of the Assistant Directors of Admissions

• Recruitment.

What You'll Do

• Position Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective transfer students by providing accurate and timely pre-admission

advisement to prospective students, parents, families, and other members of the public

• Facilitating the pre-admission and conversion process through various sales methods and

recruitment strategies to include, but not limited to automated and personalized

communication, community college visits, pre-screened cold calling, presentations, etc.

• Attending events and making presentations to communicate with prospective transfer

students and their parents to promote Lamar University and its programs

• Assisting all prospective students, and their families while on call with the ApplyTexas

Application, Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) and other pre-college

preparation requirements and questions

• Train and mentor new Admissions Counselors and Regional Admissions Counselors

throughout their first recruitment cycle through one-on-ones, team meetings, chat

availability, shadowing opportunities, etc.

• Facilitate recruitment planning and strategies based on yield data for assigned territories

and recruitment specialty areas

• Working directly with area institutions of higher education, technical centers, businesses,

and other constituencies in activities designed to prepare students for college and

enrollment at LU

• Attend, collaborate, and assist in mandatory recruitment events both on-campus and off

campus, including but not limited to Cardinal View, Admitted Student Day, Cardinal

Sendoffs, Internal Staff Conferences, etc.

Key Competencies:

• Presentation and public speaking.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively and respectfully with varied populations.

• Demonstrated time management, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.

• Tact and judgement in obtaining or giving information of a confidential nature.

• Creative problem-solving and decision making.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, load, and transport recruitment materials, displays, and other equipment up to 35 pounds

Job Conditions:

• Extensive travel within Lamar University's recruitment zones

• Regular travel to Lamar University

• Evening and weekend hours are required

Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.

• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance

• Lamar University

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree OR · Combination of college credit and applicable higher education experience may be substituted while actively pursuing bachelor's degree

• Valid driver's license

• Maintain reliable transportation and meet legal requirements for operating vehicle

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

• Experience recruiting a varied student population including low socioeconomic (SES), first generation, and other groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education.

• Sales experience and familiarity with customer relationship management systems (CRMs), relationship selling, and other sales techniques.

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary $41,809-$54,352 Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 05/02/2024 Close Date 08/02/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions