Job Title

　　Admissions Counselor I

　　Agency

　　Prairie View A&M University

　　Department

　　Office of Graduate Studies

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　$15.25 hourly

　　Job Location

　　Prairie View, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Staff

　　Job Description

　　The Admissions Counselor I, under general supervision, identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented students.

　　This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Reviews admissions applications. Collaborates with the different departments concerning applications. Works directly with applicants to resolve extenuating circumstances, complaints, and appeals of admissions denials. Collaborates with International Admissions.

　　Maintains knowledge of current federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to graduate admissions.

　　Maintains graduate admissions-related records and databases.

　　Provides excellent customer service and a prompt response to any questions or concerns raised by graduate students, faculty, and staff, and is well-equipped with extensive knowledge and expertise to provide accurate and helpful assistance to all those seeking their assistance.

　　Participates in recruitment activities, such as campus visits, application evenings, and designated area initiatives aimed at increasing graduate enrollment. Other duties as assigned.

　　Education and Experience:

　　Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　No prior experience required.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

　　Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

　　Preferred Education and Experience:

　　Two years of experience in an Admissions Counselor I assignment or a related unit.

　　Experience with data-base management (Banner, Degree Works and ARGOS) and IT integration and solutions.

　　Experience with using various software applications (preferably Office 365 suite, Word, PPT, Excel, Zoom, TEAMS, and OneNote).

　　Experience with evaluating college transcripts.

　　Experience with college recruitment and presenting informational workshops, seminars on specialized topics related graduate admissions.

　　Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

　　May require a valid driver’s license.Special Requirements:

　　Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of six years of experience.Other Requirements:

　　Travel required. Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.Job Posting Close Date:

　　01/30/2024Required Attachments:

　　Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

　　Resume or Curriculum Vitae

　　Cover Letter

　　Application Submission Guidelines:

　　All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

　　The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

　　Background Check Requirements:

　　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.

　　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.

　　For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

　　For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

　　Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

　　Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

　　If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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