Admission Specialist II

Job Title

Admission Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Office of Admissions

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region's premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution's 100-year history.

The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location:

The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

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Position Overview

The Admissions Specialist II, under general supervision, provides high-quality customer service to students, faculty, and staff across multiple communication channels. This position offers detailed information regarding university services, admissions requirements, academic programs, registration procedures, advising services, residency guidelines, transcript evaluations, and basic financial aid navigation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Admissions Processing & Records Management

* Processes admissions applications and all official supporting documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

* Enters, update, and maintain accurate applicant records in the Technolutions Slate application and Banner student information system (SIS).

* Verifies official transcripts, test scores, residency documentation, and other required application materials to ensure accuracy.

* Assists students by explaining and articulating course transferability and placement metrics involved in the admissions and registration pipeline.

Student & Campus Communication

* Provides frontline communication support in tandem with the admissions processing team to maintain optimal phone queue and email coverage.

* Responds to detailed inquiries regarding university admission requirements, application statuses, and institutional deadlines via phone, email, and in person.

* Conducts presentations and informational sessions on admissions criteria and academic programs for visiting groups or student cohorts.

Operational & Team Support

* Assists with operational reporting, data integrity reviews, and the tracking of missing application materials.

* Provides operational support for on-campus recruitment events, orientation sessions, and specialized admissions activities.

* Performs general office duties and related administrative tasks to support the daily functions of the Office of Admissions.

* Assists in managing student worker schedules and delegating daily processing tasks when needed.

Other Duties

* The above 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.

Required Qualifications

* Education - Associate degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Experience - Two years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrated experience handling high-volume customer service or processing in a higher education admissions or enrollment management setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

* Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

* Functions and operations of higher education institutions

* Admissions rules and regulations

Ability to:

* Multitask and work collaboratively with others

* Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

* Present information clearly and concisely

* Utilize technology to track and process students through admissions processes

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements

* Travel may be required

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

Other Requirements and Factors

* This position is security sensitive

* This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.

* This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

* All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

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