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Admissions Counselor #497970

Employer
Lamar University
Location
Beaumont, TX

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Administrative Jobs
Institutional & Business Affairs, Admissions & Enrollment
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

20112027

Position Title:

Admissions Counselor #497970

FTE:

1.00

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Enrollment Services

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Job Summary:
Lamar University admissions counselors are responsible for recruiting prospective students by promoting Lamar University programs to graduate students, pre-admission advisement and matriculation to ensure enrollment goals are met. The admissions counselor should be well versed in networking, graduate degree programs, and the graduate student experience.

Lamar University is currently hiring an on-campus admission counselor. The admissions counselor reports directly to the Assistant Director of Admissions and Graduate Recruitment.

Job Responsibilities:
•Serve as the first point of contact for campus based graduate programs.
•Recruit prospective students by providing accurate and timely – pre-admission advisement to prospective students.
•Assist students throughout the graduate admissions process
•Serve as a facilitator to bridge communication from student to graduate faculty
•Providing knowledgeable and professional representation of Lamar University with students in groups, one-on-one, and during on and off campus events to increase community awareness.
•Working directly with graduate faculty, colleges, university departments, businesses, community-based organizations, current Lamar University undergraduate departments and other constituencies in activities designed to prepare students for an easier transition to a Lamar University graduate program.
•Facilitating the pre-admission and conversion process through various sales methods to include, but not limited to: automated and personalized communication, college fairs and graduate fairs, community events, pre-screened cold calling, presentations, etc.
•Assisting prospective students with the ApplyTexas application, the Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA), the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), and other items that are needed to graduate students.
•Maintaining and expanding prospective student recruitment through lead generation, prospect guidance, and matriculation assistance.
•Researching prospective student history, following through on leads, and maintaining records on assigned recruiting territory.
•Attending events and making presentations to communicate with prospective students and their families to promote Lamar University and its programs.
•Evaluating prospective student needs and building productive relationships by providing individualized assistance with educational goal identification, program selection, payment/financial aid planning, and paths degree and/or certificate completion.
•Corresponding professionally with students offering advice, resources, or referral to other campus resources.
•Advising the Assistant Director of Admissions and Graduate Recruitment on significant matters and supporting other members of the team in meeting goals and expectations.
•Contributes information and supports team efforts by accomplishing goals, monitoring competition and reactions from prospective students.
•Addressing issues and inquiries from prospective students and other members of the public in a timely and professional manner. Customer service and effective communication is essential.
•Participating in staff development programs and campus functions. Make recommendations regarding the website and publications to promote campus visit programs.
•Work with recruitment leadership to develop communication plans as a follow-up to campus visits.
•Attend various functions that merit Lamar University’s attendance.
•Performs all other essential duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
•Required Knowledge, Skills/Abilities:
•Contacts with coworkers from other organizational units of the University
•Tact and judgment are requirements in obtaining or giving information of a confidential nature
•Comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization
•Demonstrated time-management skills, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines
•Must pay attention to details
•Ability to work and communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse populations
•Strong interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving skills, and demonstrated skills in oral and written communication are essential
•Presentation and Public Speaking skills are essential

Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree required
•Valid driver’s license required
•Experience recruiting a diverse and varied student population including low socioeconomic (SES), first generation, and other groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education preferred.
•Sales experience and familiarity with customer relationship management systems, relationship selling, and other sales techniques preferred.

Travel:
•Admissions Counselors are expected to travel extensively within Lamar University’s recruitment zones. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Statement:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
•Preference given to candidates having direct experience at Lamar University as a successful and active student.
•Currently in or completion of master’s degree preferred.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary:

$38,000

Posting Date:

11/02/2020

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.

Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.

Academics

A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.

Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have: 

  • Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
  • Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
  • Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
  • Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.

Athletics

Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.

LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.

Campus Life

A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.

Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.

Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.

Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:

  • Join a fraternity or sorority
  • Get involved in community service
  • Delve into a cause
  • Nurture spiritual beliefs
  • Start networking in future professions
  • Do all of the above.

LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.

History

Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.

Visit/Apply

Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu

To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions

 

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