Performs moderately complex work advising students from connection to entry. Responsible for implementing recruitment and enrollment strategies and utilizing a caseload management approach to support students throughout the enrollment process. May provide services for special populations. One position is available, pending Board of Trustees approval.
Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External
Position Type Exempt Staff
Employment Status Full Time
Position Funding Type Regular
Posting Detail Information
Minimum Education/Training/Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with one (1) year of direct experience working in the recruitment, advising, high school relations, admissions, records and outreach or related field in a college or university setting.
Preferred Education/Training/Experience
None
Minimum Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of student characteristics, campus/college programs, and services available to special populations.
Knowledge of programs and focus areas in the Meta Majors, Dual Credit, Continuing Education, and Adult Basic Education.
Skill in using a personal computer and associated software programs.
Skill in communication and team building across all areas of the college. Ability to prepare/present programs to groups from various backgrounds.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Ability to meet work schedules, work independently, follow established procedures and regulations, and use discretion and judgment. Ability to represent the college effectively in a variety of district and community settings.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and the public.
Ability to use online student records management systems (e.g., Colleague, NAVIGATE , etc.).
Ability to interpret and articulate assessment/test results for appropriate Pathway placement.
Ability to multi-task and work under conditions of high stress and high volume during peak periods.
Preferred Knowledge & Skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Licensing/Certification Requirements
None
Job Duties
Provides advising to students and groups from connection to entry and provides an introduction to career/pathway exploration including MetaMajors. Provides referral services for students.
Provides introductions to the college’s academic programs to include Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Associates of Applied Science, certificates of completion, Dual Credit, Continuing Education, and Adult Basic Education.
Provides enrollment coaching to traditional and non-traditional student populations to include assistance with admission, financial aid, and scholarship applications.
Compiles and analyzes data to inform strategic direction and action to effect enrollment.
Supports daily operational duties (e.g., support of student success and enrollment strategic initiatives, etc.).
Leads special projects. May be responsible for one or more special projects in support of student success.
Provides outreach, recruitment and onboarding services including financial aid and scholarship guidance and assistance.
Communicates internally and externally with students, partners, and stakeholders by e-mail, phone, Chat, F2F, Direct Mail and Web.
Evaluates and interprets high school and college transcripts and test scores; may proctor assessment exams.
Serves as an official liaison between students, staff, faculty, and administrators; assesses and coordinates services and streamlines processes in a changing environment.
Supervises work study students and assists in the training of new employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Work is usually performed in an office environment with no exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Requires work at off-site location, including local area high schools and other COM learning locations (i.e., League City). Requires reliable transportation.
Supervision exercised is minimal.
Physical demands are usually limited to sitting or standing in one location much of the time.
Some stooping, lifting, or carrying lightweight objects may be required.
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas Education Code.
Minimum Salary Range $47,781
Mid Point Salary Range .
Maximum Salary Range $59,726
Posting Open Date 11/02/2023
Posting Close Date
Posting Will Be Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please NOTE : All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisors name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state “unknown” for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.
EEO Statement
College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.
College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.
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