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Admissions Counselor I
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Position Number: 5471801
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Admissions Counselor I

Job ID: 12255
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Admissions and Recruitment

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm.

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $35,568.00 Annually.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides, and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Advises and recruits prospective students.

Essential Functions

Provides professional level knowledge, advice, and counseling to students and prospective students regarding the institutional student admissions process.

Responsible for advising prospective students, parents, educational administrators and other interested persons regarding admissions requirements, policies and procedures.

Travels frequently to high schools, colleges and other learning institutions to publicize and explain the University's admissions, housing and financial aid process to students and parents.

Distributes promotional media to recruit students.

Processes and reviews admissions applications and packets for prospective domestic and international students.

Generates letters of admission and/or rejection to students.

Interviews students, parents and others concerning institutional entrance requirements.

Organizes, conducts and participates in receptions, college fairs and other special programs for prospective students and their parents.

Composes correspondence to answer admission inquiries.

Serves as liaison to several University departments or administrative areas.

Maintains and enters admission information into database.

Develops and nurtures relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and other community members.

Tracks and reports statistical data.

Replies to phone calls, correspondence, and e-mail from prospective students and their family members.

Conducts campus tours for students, parents, and other community members.

Acts as liaison between prospective student and specific programs, IT, and office personnel.

May be required to work UTEP special events such as commencement, Orange & Blue Day. Etc.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

and

Experience: One (1) year of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit. The employee must regularly walk and stand; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=12255&PostingSeq=1