Texas A&M University
Classification Specifications

General Description:  Identifies, recruits and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled under-represented students, serves as a mentor to less experienced advisors, coordinates travel schedules and assignments and develops recruiting plan.

Typical:  Identifies, recruits and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled under-represented students; develops an effective plan for recruiting in the assigned area(s) and schools; coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate the application process; successfully implements recruitment activities such as campus trips, application nights and designated area projects; establishes community contacts in the targeted areas; coordinates advisor travel schedule and assignments; tracks and follows up with targeted students and parents; maintains a high level of working knowledge of University information, organization, opportunities and policies; advises prospective students about admissions status, policies and office programs; provides assistance, as needed, to Assistant Directors; develops working relationships with University agencies, departments, counselors and advisors to enhance customer service and satisfaction; disseminates admissions information; represents the Office of Admissions and Records in a public-speaking capacity both on and off campus and maintains records of these activities; reviews admission applications and assists in conducting third reviews of applications; works directly with applicants and their parents to resolve extenuating circumstances, complaints and appeals of admissions denials; proposes, organizes, implements and reports on programs/projects including publications, accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers and records; coordinates a major office program; serves on office committees as assigned; performs related duties as required.

Received:  Receives detailed instruction and periodic review from administrative supervisor.

Given:  May give detailed instruction and periodic review to subordinate advisors and/or support personnel.

Required:  Bachelor’s degree or any combination of training and experience. One year of advising, recruiting or related experience.

Preferred:  Master's degree. Working experience with youth and ethnically diverse populations, admissions, recruitment or higher education.

Required:  Valid driver's license.

Preferred:  None.

Typical:  None.

Typical:  Extensive travel required. Evenings and weekend work required. Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication. Organization skills. Capable of lifting heavy weight boxes, drive an automobile and travel independently. Ability to operate a computer.