• Job Description

  Req#: R-069700

  Job Title

  Admissions Counselor I

  Agency

  Prairie View A&M University

  Department

  Office of Graduate Studies

  Proposed Minimum Salary

  $15.25 hourly

  Job Location

  Prairie View, Texas

  Job Type

  Staff

  Job Description

  The Admissions Counselor I, under general supervision, identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented students.

  This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.

  
  Responsibilities:

  • Reviews admissions applications. Collaborates with the different departments concerning applications. Works directly with applicants to resolve extenuating circumstances, complaints, and appeals of admissions denials. Collaborates with International Admissions.

  • Maintains knowledge of current federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to graduate admissions.

  • Maintains graduate admissions-related records and databases.

  • Provides excellent customer service and a prompt response to any questions or concerns raised by graduate students, faculty, and staff, and is well-equipped with extensive knowledge and expertise to provide accurate and helpful assistance to all those seeking their assistance.

  • Participates in recruitment activities, such as campus visits, application evenings, and designated area initiatives aimed at increasing graduate enrollment. Other duties as assigned.

  Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • No prior experience required.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Two years of experience in an Admissions Counselor I assignment or a related unit.

  • Experience with data-base management (Banner, Degree Works and ARGOS) and IT integration and solutions.

  • Experience with using various software applications (preferably Office 365 suite, Word, PPT, Excel, Zoom, TEAMS, and OneNote).

  • Experience with evaluating college transcripts.

  • Experience with college recruitment and presenting informational workshops, seminars on specialized topics related graduate admissions.

  Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

  • May require a valid driver’s license.

  Special Requirements:

  • Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of six years of experience.

  Other Requirements:

  • Travel required. Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

  Job Posting Close Date:

  • 01/30/2024

  Required Attachments:

  Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae

  • Cover Letter

  Application Submission Guidelines:

  All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

  The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

  Background Check Requirements:

  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 committed to diversity.

  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.

• About the company

  Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black land-grant university in Prairie View, Texas.

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