Admissions Counselor - Southeast Texas
Company: Lamar University
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: September 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Information Posting Number 20112713 Position Title
Admissions Counselor - Southeast Texas #495055 FTE 1.00 Position
Type Staff Department Enrollment Services Position Summary
Information Job Summary/Basic Function About This Role: Lamar
University 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 will live in
Southeast Texas and work on campus at Lamar University in Beaumont
Texas and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Admissions
Recruitment. What Youll Do Position Responsibilities + Recruit
prospective students by providing accurate and timely pre-admission
advisement to prospective students, parents, families, and other
members of the public. + Providing knowledgeable and professional
representation of Lamar University with students in groups,
one-on-one, and during on and off campus events to increase
community awareness + Working directly with area high schools,
technical centers, businesses, and other constituencies in
activities designed to prepare students for college and enrollment
at LU + Facilitating the pre-admission and conversion process
through various sales methods to include, but not limited to:
automated and personalized communication, high school visits,
pre-screened cold calling, presentations, etc. + Assisting
prospective students, and their families with the GoApplyTexas
Application, Federal Application for Financial Student Aid ( FAFSA
) and other pre-college preparation requirements + Maintaining and
expanding prospective student recruitment through lead generation,
prospect guidance, and matriculation assistance + Researching
prospective student history, following through on leads, and
maintaining records on assigned recruiting territory + Attending
events and making presentations to communicate with prospective
students and their parents in an effort to promote Lamar University
and its programs + Evaluating prospective student needs and
building productive relationships by providing individualized
assistance with educational goal identification, program selection,
payment/financial aid planning, and paths degree and/or certificate
completion + Corresponding professionally with students offering
advice, resources, or referral to other campus resources + Advising
the Assistant Director of Admissions Recruitment on significant
matters and supporting other members of the team in meeting goals
and expectations + Contributes information and supports team
efforts by accomplishing goals, monitoring competition and
reactions from prospective students + Addressing issues and
inquiries from prospective students, parents, families, and other
members of the public in a timely and professional manner +
Participating in staff development programs and campus functions.
Make recommendations regarding the web site and publications to
promote campus visit programs + Work with recruitment leadership to
develop communication plans as a follow-up to campus visits +
Participate in organizations/ groups at Lamar University or within
higher education. + Attend various functions that merit Lamar
Universitys attendance (i.e. scholarship award ceremonies) +
Preforms all other essential duties as assigned Who We Are: Lamar
University is a diverse and 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 of
diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can
learn, work, and serve. Benefits: At Lamar University one of the
ways, we show value to our team members is by offering the
following perks: + 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. Minimum Qualifications What You
Need to Succeed - Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: + Contacts with coworkers from other
organizational units of the University + Tact and judgment are
requirements in obtaining or giving information of a confidential
nature + Comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field
with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities
appropriate to the work environment of the organization +
Demonstrated time-management skills, ability to multitask, and meet
deadlines + Ability to work and communicate effectively and
respectfully with diverse populations + Strong interpersonal
skills, creative problem-solving skills, and demonstrated skills in
oral and written communication + Presentation and Public Speaking
skills + Bilingual, English, and Spanish preferred but not required
Qualifications: + Bachelors degree required; Combination of college
credit and applicable higher education experience may be
substituted while actively pursuing bachelors degree. + Valid
Drivers license required Travel: + Admissions Counselors are
expected to travel extensively within Lamar Universitys recruitment
zones. Evening and weekend hours will be required. 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 preferred but not
required + Experience recruiting a diverse and varied student
population including low socioeconomic ( SES ), first generation,
and other groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education
preferred + Sales experience and familiarity with customer
relationship management systems, relationship selling, and other
sales techniques preferred 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
$35,568 - $39,140 Work Hours Application Information Posting Date
08/02/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special
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Keywords: Lamar University, Beaumont , Admissions Counselor - Southeast Texas, Other , Beaumont, Texas
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