Department
Graduate Admissions
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240 acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.
GLIMPSE INTO THE JOB
The Graduate Applications Analyst supports all graduate admissions processing efforts relative to admission applicant flows. The analyst serves as a data processor and evaluator for the academic admission and entry process. The Graduate Applications Analyst reports to the Associate Director for Graduate Recruitment and Admissions.
OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRIBUTE
20% - Process applications and admission decision for prospective graduate students to include file and transcript review, as well as issuance of appropriate levels of communication with prospective students.
20% - Serve as main contact/liaison/advisor for prospective and/or current students, program personnel, and external constituents. Make decisions and provide information needed to applicants and university academic officials.
20% - Ensure accurate GPA calculations and process admit decisions to include the processing of transcripts to determine appropriate GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
15% - Supervise student workers and graduate assistants regarding graduate admission processes to include training student workers for Banner entry of admissions documents. Hold student meetings regularly to ensure students are up to date regarding entry/processing, scanning/ office protocol and other graduate admissions changes, policies.
10% - Plan and implement notifications to the student information system to support special program initiatives, admission requirement changes, and increase processing efficiencies.
10% - Represent the department on university committees and in meetings. Work collaboratively with the office and personnel in other areas of the University.
5% - Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions, Executive Director of Recruitment and Admissions, or their designees.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Associate's degree.
Four (4) years of related experience.
Additional education may be used as a substitution for the minimum experience requirement.
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years or
Master's degree
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, provide excellent customer service, operate in a challenging and stressful environment, as well as work independently to meet deadlines.
Ability to work weekends and evening as needed.
WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE
Bachelor's degree.
Broad knowledge of admissions and recruitment functions.
Experience in working with CRM packages and information technology platforms.
Knowledge of higher education processes, communication techniques, and software programs.
General knowledge of record-keeping, data processing, and computer applications.
SALARY: $30,000-$36,000/annual
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.