Job Title
Outreach Counselor
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Financial Assistance
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Description:
The Outreach Counselor is responsible for recruiting eligible students in the Coastal Bend Area to participate in a one-year grant funded program offered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This position advises eligible students of the benefit of this one-year grant.
Responsibilities:
35% - Advise students on admission requirements and transferability of courses prior to applying for admissions to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Del Mar College. Inform students where this funding came from, why they were selected, and make clear that the funds are to be utilized only during the allowed grant period.
30% -Recruit eligible students according to the criteria set forth by the Re-Skilling Grant.Responsible for the Outreach of Coastal Bend area students on admission requirements and transferability of courses and the criteria for the Re-Skilling Grant prior to applying for admission to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Del Mar College.
20% -Communicate with potential students via phone, email, postal mail with regard to necessary information about files and attending Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Del Mar College.
10% -Serve as a liaison to develop partnerships between TAMUCC and Del Mar College.
5% - Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
One (1) year of related experience in admissions, student recruiting, or college relations.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and in personal computers.
Ability to travel and work irregular hours during scheduled times, including occasional weekends for recruitment purposes.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively with diverse populations in a positive, courteous, and professional manner.
Strong customer service and public presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Education, Communications, or Business/Marketing.
Experience in planning, initiating, and organizing events.
Experience with Banner Student Information System and/or Customer Relations Management Software.
Documented excellence in a professional role, dealing one-on-one with people on a daily basis in a dynamic service-oriented environment.
Special Notices:
This position is grant funded for one year.
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.
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