Regional Admissions Coordinator - Houston

This is a professional off-campus position responsible for coordinating visits with schools within assigned region and counseling families, prospective students, and the general public on the admission process at Stephen F. Austin State University.  Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.  Reports to the designated supervisor. 
 

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree is required.  Degree in public relations, communications, or a related field is preferred. 

Two years of related experience in public relations, recruiting, and/or communications is preferred. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Coordinates visits with schools within assigned region.
2. Counsels and advises prospective students, families, and the general public as it relates to university policies and procedures, the admissions process, general admissions information, pre-college planning, career opportunities, etc.
3. Communicates with high school and community college counselors and students within assigned region.
4. Represents the university at high school, community college, and university programs and events within assigned region.
5. Independently conducts a comprehensive admission file review process and uses additional standard information to make judgment calls to determine admission decisions for new students.  This multi-dimensional approach includes review of official high school and/or community college transcripts, application, and standardized test scores for individual students going through the review process.
6. Fosters public and personal relations between prospective students and families, and the university.
7. Compiles regular and special reports related to expenditures, travel, and regional recruiting activities.
8. Assists with creating and distributing publications representing the department and the university.
9. Attends departmental meetings and on-campus activities as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assists with planning and developing recruiting strategies.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.
2. Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
3. Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, presentation, and word processing software.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
5. Ability to analyze complex information and exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
6. Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
7. Ability to explain policies and procedures to students, staff, and the public.
8. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
9. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
10. Ability to learn office and university-specific software.
11. Ability to obtain a Texas driver’s license and SFA permit prior to employment.
12. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

This position is located in the Houston area and requires travel in this territory as well as other designated recruitment territories.Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks.  SFA promotes a safe working environment.  Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently.  Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.  

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network Security policy.