About Job
TITLE
Graduate Admissions Counselor
Represents Texas Woman’s University accurately, personably, and effectively to all of its various
constituents. Works to facilitate the implementation of policies, practices, and programs, which
will enable the university to achieve enrollment projections. Work is performed under
general supervision, and performance is based upon the completion of assignments and results
obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation
system, in accordance with the University's Policies and Procedures.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
Supervises: This position may supervise student and/or graduate assistants
- Visits and counsels’ prospective students in person, via phone, email, and text.
- Responds to situations that require guidance and/or counseling for graduate admissions.
- Coordinates, hosts, and represents Graduate Admissions at on or off-campus recruitment
- Builds and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders, including the Graduate School
- Develop and maintain relationships with representatives of community colleges, universities,
- Prepares regular reports on recruitment activities.
- Reconciles business travel statements and billings.
- Sends monthly reports to graduate academic programs to ensure parties are aware of their
- Represent the university with graduate admissions organizations such as NaGAP, TxGAP.
- te Admission Recruitment
supports other team members in meeting goals and expectations.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- May be requested to attend program informational sessions and events outside of the Graduate
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree required.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of One (1) year of experience in admissions, student recruiting, and/or student affairs
for college relations, particularly with the graduate student population. An equivalent combination
of education and experience may be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:
- Knowledge of University policies concerning student admission.
- Skill using student information systems for statistical analysis and other computer
- Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise
- Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and
- Ability to orally present in person to groups and communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to represent the department and University in a professional, courteous, and friendly
- Ability to travel and work irregular hours including evenings or weekends during heavy
- General knowledge of or ability to learn TWU graduate admissions, academic offerings,
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and TargetX.
- Ability to operate a motorized vehicle for recruitment travel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential duties. May lift up to 30 lbs. of recruitment materials and setup displays.
The employee will be required to travel 50-60% of the time. The employee may be required to work
evenings and weekends.
REQUIREMENT
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is
an essential function of this position.
All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements
within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.
A valid Texas driver’s license and a safe driving record is required by the university for a
Driver’s Authorization. This role travels to and recruits’ students in Texas, community
colleges, and bordering areas.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination,
intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical
interior work environment.
SAFETY
TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks
safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work
environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any
near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should
ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk
Management within 24 hours of the incident.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee
and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
Texas Woman’s University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.
Texas Woman’s University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran’s status, or against qualified disabled persons.
All positions at Texas Woman’s University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.
If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov .
Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu
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