What are the responsibilities and job description for the TIP Enrollment Specialist position at Baylor Careers?
A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.
Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.
What We're Looking For
The Baylor TIP Enrollment Specialist provides exceptional customer service and support for schools, school districts, and families who partner with Baylor TIP. The Enrollment Specialist is responsible for communicating our offerings to various stakeholder groups; helping schools, districts and families register for assessments and programming; notifying schools, districts, and families of admissions decisions; and maintaining accurate records related to the work.
This job requires some paid travel to conferences and off-site events. It also requires working at events held on Saturdays approximately 3-4 times per semester. It is an in-office position based in Waco, with some flexibility in the daily work schedule.
A bachelor's degree and three years of work experience are required. A master's degree and five years of relevant experience is preferred.
Additional experience or education will be considered in lieu of one another.
Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.
What You Will Do
- Provide regular check-ins via phone and email with school and district partners to offer support and receive feedback about Baylor TIP’s services
- Assist school and district partners in registering students for online testing, especially in preparing their student data for upload into our online testing portal
- Manage individual registrations for Baylor TIP testing and communicate with families about testing process in a timely manner
- Prepare admission letters and send them to families at least once a month
- Conduct virtual information sessions about Baylor TIP for partner groups as requested; these sessions typically last an hour and may be scheduled in the evenings
- Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure all data is appropriately and accurately maintained in a database
- Travel to conferences and other professional events to represent Baylor TIP and share information about the programs
- Provide the leadership team with regular updates about the numbers of schools, districts, and families being served and the types of services they are receiving
- Analyze trends in participation and recommend strategies to continue to grow enrollment
- Administer individual GT testing for families that purchase it through the Center
- Provide operational support for all programs and events, including Super Saturdays, summer programs, conferences, and the annual TIP Recognition Ceremony
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
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