Job Title

Coordinator of Transfer Admissions

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Office Of Undergraduate Admissions

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The Coordinator of Transfer Admissions is responsible for the facilitation of recruitment and enrollment activities related to prospective transfer students. This position contributes to the achievement of enrollment and recruitment goals and objectives by conducting community college visits, admission presentations, campus tours, attending college fairs and providing TAMU-CC college transition counseling/advising. In the scope of enrollment activity, the coordinator also supports all other targeted undergraduate recruitment activities as an integral member of the Undergraduate Admissions department. This position reports to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Recruiting and Admissions

Percent Effort: 30%

Job Duties

• Recruit, counsel and advise students, families, and groups regarding the application process, credentials needed, and all phases of the University including, but not limited to, admission requirements, financial aid, scholarships, career choices, housing, honors programs, student involvement, and academic programs

• Solve programmatic/procedural problems and give guidance requiring substantial knowledge of operations, programs, and University policies. Conduct on-campus interview/sessions with families.

• Participate actively in communication activities through phone calls, email communications, postcards, texting, social media, and letters as appropriate to serve constituencies

  Functional Area 2: Travel Management

  Percent Effort: 20%

  Job Duties

• Manage appropriate travel and recruitment of prospective transfer students to TAMUCC, including outreach calendars for visits to community colleges, targeted community events, and designated on and off campus programs

  Functional Area 3: Administrative Operations

  Percent Effort: 15%

  Job Duties

• Coordinate the undergraduate transfer recruitment and admission programs, requiring extensive knowledge of university policies and procedures.

• Facilitate close working relationships with key TAMUCC employees, secondary school constituents, and community college colleagues.

• Assist the Director in the design, development, and implementation of admissions services, procedures, recruitment plans, and marketing plans.

  Functional Area 4: Program Management

  Percent Effort: 30%

  Job Duties

• Coordinate and engage in the course credit articulation evaluations to include the facilitation of necessary articulation and bridge agreements with community college.

• Maintain contact with community college contacts in target areas to include serving as the primary point of contact for the Office of Admissions with these institutions.

• Coordinate appropriate transfer articulation workshops and activities.

  Functional Area 5: Other

  Percent Effort: 5%

  Job Duties

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Undergraduate Admissions or their designee.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3 years related experience in Admissions, recruitment, student life, or in appropriate university settings.

• Ability to travel for recruitment purposes and work irregular hours during scheduled times including occasional weekends.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), personal computers.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with numerous populations in a positive and professional manner.

• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and cooperatively with others.

• Strong customer service and public presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, initiate and organize events.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Education, Communications, or Business/Marketing

• Documented excellence in a professional role, dealing one-on-one with people daily in a dynamic service-oriented environment.

• Banner Student Information System and or Customer Relations Management Software

  SALARY: $3,750- 4,166 monthly ( $45,000-50,000 Annually)

  BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

  From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

  Insurance (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf)

• Medical

• $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

• Employee and Spouse

• Employee and Children

• Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

  On-campus wellness opportunities

  Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

  Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

  Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

  Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each 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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Welcome and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. We are a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.

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  Again, welcome and thank you for your interest. Please contact us if you need assistance in applyin g, seeking an update on a posting, or have further questions .

• Phone: 361-825-2630

• Email: Employment@tamucc.edu