Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

Working away from the Tyler Campus, this Regional Officer is responsible for providing professional knowledge, advice and counseling skills regarding the undergraduate student admissions and recruitment process. Provides high-level coordination and review of the undergraduate admissions process with focus on prospective students in a defined Texas region. Travel to the Tyler Campus will be required for monthly in-person supervisory meetings, and for main campus events such as registration, commencement, Preview Days and other special events or busy times of the year when support is needed.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Develops and implements strategies of the admissions plan; administers admissions policies and procedures for specific programs and activities.
• Counsels’ prospective students, parents, educational administrators and other interested persons regarding admissions requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Manages assigned territory for recruitment of prospective students inclusive of travel planning and meetings with high school counselors, students, and other professionals.
• Visits are scheduled two weeks in advance and follow up with the visit contact person 5-7 days in advance of Visits to confirm arrangements and ensure a successful visit.
• Send poster mailers to schools for arrival one week in advance of the visit.
• Contact prospective students at each school by email prior to visit.
• Follow up with prospects after visits thanking them for attending the presentation and to address prospective student questions.
• Keep outlook calendar full with a visit each day, allowing 2 hours travel time to and from visits. On days with no visits find other community events or career fairs where UT Tyler can be promoted.
• Will supervise recruitment staff as the regional market develops.
• Promotes University opportunities to prospective students by developing and delivering presentations to high schools, businesses, and organizations.
• Regularly gathers and analyzes information on application and enrollment trends to determine proper workloads.
• Provides administrative management and coordination of admissions functions and reporting.
• Reviews admissions applications and makes admissions decisions.
• Using established policy, evaluates college course credit and records.
• Coordinates information sessions and event planning for admissions activities.
• Supervises the assigned student workers as appropriate and coordinates their daily tasks and schedules.
• Serves as the main contact for the assigned admissions process.
• Develop a list of guidance counselors and community college contacts for the region and keep it updated.
• Make sure the copy on the Admissions Drive is current at all times.
• When counselors change, update the spreadsheet.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the admissions process in order to train staff, pinpoint and resolve issues and serve as a backup for assigned supervisor.
• Establishes a high level of integrity and ethical behavior in dealing with confidential information.
• Researches and confirms applicant residency status and maintains up to date on admissions policies and procedures.
• Attends university meetings and participates in committees as needed.
• Manages the interactions between the office and outside service providers.
• May recommend policy and procedural changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in Admissions recruitment and/or enrollment practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three (3) year of experience counseling students in admissions, financial aid, or in a closely related area.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master's degree.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Ability to successfully interact with students, faculty and staff.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to organize teams to complete tasks.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to university admissions.

Other Information

• Position is required to work two Saturdays per semester for Preview Day and all Commencement ceremonies as well as other weekend events as assigned.
• Must have reliable vehicle.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.