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Admissions Counselor, Transfer
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Position Number: 1443617
Location: Beaumont, TX
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Admissions Counselor, Transfer 499622

Position Type: Staff

Position Number:

Department: Enrollment Services

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Job Summary:
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. The transfer admissions counselor should be well versed in networking, undergraduate degree programs, and the college course numbering system. This position will live and work in the Southeast Texas area and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment.

Job Responsibilities:

Recruit prospective students by roving accurate and timely - pre-admission advisement to prospective students, parents, families and other members of the public.

Network with junior colleges, community colleges, technical institutions of higher learning, who already have a signed memorandum of understanding, to help establish an articulation agreement (program to program) with departments.

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 community colleges, technical centers, businesses, and other constituencies in activities designed to prepare students for an easier transition to a Lamar University four-year program.

Facilitating the pre-admission and conversion process through various sales methods to include, but not limited to: automated and personalized communication, community college visits, pre-screened cold calling, presentations, etc.

Assisting prospective students, and their families with the ApplyTexas application. Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) and other items that are needed to transfer.

Maintaining and expanding prospective student recruitment through lead generation, prospect guidance, and matriculation assistance.

Researching prospective student history, following though on leads, and maintaining records on assigned recruiting territory.

Attending events and making presentations to communicate with prospective students and their families 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 camps resources.

Advising the Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment on significant matters and supporting other members of the team in meeting foals 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. Mae recommendations regarding the website and publications to promote campus visit programs.

Work with recruitment leadership to develop communication plans as a follow-up to campus visits.

Attend various functions that merit Lamar University's attendance.

Performs all other essential duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Contacts with coworkers from other organizational units of the University.
Tact and judgement are requirements in obtaining or giving information of a confidential nature.
Comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgement 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.

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required
Valid drivers license 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.
Preference given to candidates having direct experience at Lamar University as a successful and active student

Travel:
Transfer Admissions Counselors are expected to travel extensively within Lamar Universitys recruitment zones. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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: $38,000

Work Hours:

Posting Date: 04/18/2019

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

To apply, visit https://jobs.lamar.edu/.

Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.