Admissions Counselor II

Job Title

Admissions Counselor II

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Dean, College Of Nursing And Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$16.36 hourly

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (

General Summary

The person in this position advises, organizes, and is responsible for applicants for the Nursing and Health Science programs. This person is generally the first contact for potential students and so guides them through admission, course choices, and graduation. Job responsibilities also include generating and being responsible for data for these programs for evaluation, curriculum, and program assessment purposes. This person is the voice and advocate of WTAMU Nursing for these students.

Responsibilities:

Supports the College of Nursing Health Science programs

Advises students by telephone and in person

Reviews transcripts and processes course substitution forms as necessary

Processes applications

Is a member of the Admissions Committee and presents student applications to the committee

Initiates Student Planning for each student, which includes greenlighting, registration when necessary, and planning course sequencing

Is responsible for file folders for each student

Creates and is responsible for various databases/spreadsheets used for evaluation, curriculum, and program assessment purposes

Assists with scholarship program and rebate program

Is responsible for and plans recruiting events in the Panhandle and West Texas areas

Completes reports on programs/projects. Plans and coordinates events including accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers, and maintains records.

Advises students by telephone and in person

Processes applications

Is a member of the Admissions Committee and presents student applications to the committee

Initiates Student Planning for each student, which includes greenlighting, registration when necessary, and planning course sequencing

Enters data in Typhon software program for FNP students

Is responsible for file folders for each student

Creates and is responsible for various databases/spreadsheets used for evaluation, curriculum, and program assessment purposes

Maintains handbook edits/changes/updates.

Performs miscellaneous duties

Updates Department of Nursing web pages

When the administrative associate is not in the office, answers department telephone calls and is responsible for the outgoing and incoming mail

Orders EBI surveys and uploads data

Enters faculty and staff PINs in the copy machine

Checks Nursing email inbox and processes information requests

Assists in developing communication plans and strategies to reach prospective students in all nursing programs.

Assists in developing communication plans and strategies to support current stake holders and supports to nursing program

Tracks and follows up with targeted students.

Organizes, implements, and develops new high impact programs designed to recruit students through departmental collaboration.

Provides specialized admission sessions and presentations to a wide variety of on and off campus groups.

May supervise graduate students or other assistants assigned to assists in performance responsibilities.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

One (1) year advising students in higher education or equivalency

Computer skills

Professional Communication Skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree

Three (3) years of related experience

Teaching IDS courses

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

Cover letter

Resume

Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at .

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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.