Regional Advisor II (Rio Grande Valley or San Antonio)

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Department

Job Summary

The Regional Advisor II (Rio Grande Valley or San Antonio region), under direction, develops and implements admission, financial aid, and early outreach strategies that enhance the identification, recruitment and enrollment of prospective students. Serves as mentor and trainer for other staff and serves as lead on select recruitment programs.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled under-represented students in designated high schools and regions.

• Works directly with prospective students and parents through the entire admissions, scholarship, and financial aid application process. Follows-up on specific questions and troubleshoots any issues.

• Develops, implements, and manages recruitment and financial aid early awareness programs for assigned areas.

• Advises and assists students in solving their financial problems through scholarships, loans, grants, employment and financial counseling.

• Assists with budgeting, money management, loans and indebtedness counseling to students on an individual and group basis and makes presentations to groups regarding financial aid and scholarship programs.

• Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate the admissions, financial aid, and scholarship application process.

• Implements recruitment activities such as campus trips, presentations, resource tables, application workshops and designated area projects.

• Organizes, implements, and reports on programs/projects including marketing, accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers and records.

• Coordinates major office programs.

• Serves as a mentor and assists in the training of subordinate advisors regarding admissions and financial aid rules, regulations, policies and procedures, as well as how to develop and maintain relationships in high schools and community agencies.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develops a working knowledge of University information, opportunities, and policies.

• Understands current federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures, and regulations on financial aid and admissions.

• Travels to and attends local and state workshops and conferences.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree.

Experience – Two years of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

• Experience in higher education.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

• Financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to student financial aid.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Organizational and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills with individuals or in a group setting.

• Ability to work well with students and parents.

• Proficiency in related student information systems such as Banner and Degreeworks.

Licensing / Professional Certification – Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel between locations (See Special Note below)

Physical Requirements – General Office Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Occasional travel required.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Position can be located in the Rio Grande Valley or San Antonio region.

Salary: $21.11/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.