Admissions Specialist IV

Admissions Specialist IV

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students / GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

The Admissions Specialist IV, under minimal supervision, provides customer service to students, faculty, and staff through various means of communication. Offers information regarding university services and information related to admissions, academics, registration procedures, advising services, residency, transcripts, academic programs, and financial aid. The assisting of uploading of electronic files and other electronically delivered test scores, pushing applications, and printing letters.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1 : Operations

Percent Effort : 65%

Manage the document imaging (Laserfiche) program. Maintain scanning and profiling and document imaging standards that support accuracy and efficiency. Review and coordinate the correction of document imaging errors. Review imaging processes and standards as needed.

Oversee the daily collection and distribution of all incoming documents, both hard copy and electronic mail.

Disseminate admission documents to appropriate staff for processing. Assignments encourage workflow efficiency and accuracy.

Customer service - answer incoming phone calls and respond to department email inquiries.

Functional Area 2 : Operations

Percent Effort : 30%

Assist with pushing applications daily

Assist with printing letters daily

Assist with diagnostic Banner testing

Assist with auditing student records using Argos reports

Upload / Process the electronic files and other additional electronically delivered test scores into our student information system.

Functional Area 3 : Support

Percent Effort : 5%

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree

Five (5) years of related experience

Additional education may be considered as a substitution for the minimum experience requirements.

Bachelors degree and three (3) years of related work experience

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills

Work beyond normal office hours and / or work on weekends periodically.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in higher education.

Experience working with Banner, Laserfiche, and Argos.

SALARY : $19.23 Hourly ($39,998.40 Annual, Approximately)

BENEFITS

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance :

Medical : $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

Up to 83% of premium covered by the university :

Employee and Spouse

Employee and Children

Employee and Family coverage

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Dual Career Partner Program

On-Campus Wellness Opportunities

Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits

Public Loan Forgiveness

Book scholarships

100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement : Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

Voluntary Tax Deferred Account / Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off :

8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

12-15 paid holidays each year.

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.