College Transition Specialist

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Student Services, actively promotes the college’s academic pathways, workforce training, and career‑aligned programs to diverse populations, supporting students in identifying their educational and career goals. Identifies target markets, recruits prospective students, and develops a diverse pipeline of applicants while tracking their progress through enrollment. Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with school districts, industry partners, and community organizations to foster a college‑going culture and strengthen pathways into both credit and non‑credit programs.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the sales process, excellent communication skills, and a track record of meeting or exceeding recruitment and sales goals.

Creates presentations and recruiting visits to provide information to prospective students about Texas Southmost College (TSC), including all areas of study, college life, student support and resources, and career as well as transfer options. Provides information and assistance to prospective students, explains degree pathways, admissions and registration procedures, provides assessment information and financial aid information, and other requirements necessary for enrollment.

Performs general admissions and administrative duties, including collecting and uploading documents and reviewing documents for quality control. Communicates via text message, phone, email, and letters with inquiries to encourage submission of an application. Maintains and updates records and files on recruitment activities along with collected student information using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Salesforce and other software; creates and submits reports.

Regularly runs data reports in order to accurately assess prospective student caseloads. Participates in scheduled staff rotations across departments, including the Call Center and Workforce Training and Continuing Education, as assigned. Travels in and out of the service area to attend related outreach events. Develops and facilitates workshops and presentations using PowerPoint and other media solutions. Collaborates with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.

Meets or exceeds assigned recruitment targets and performance metrics. Builds cordial relationships with assigned high schools, school districts, and other community organizations or agencies. Establishes and maintains an active role in the community to recruit prospective students. Designs and requests marketing materials with the guidance of the Associate Vice President of Student Services. Develops strategies to attract prospective students to the college in accordance with enrollment goals.

Schedules and conducts campus tours and presentations for individuals and groups. Collaborates and assists with implementing on and off‑campus recruitment activities. Works with the Associate Vice President of Student Services to develop the strategic enrollment plan for the department using data generated within the office and from the College to implement recruiting strategies. Provides information regarding residency to students, staff and the College community.

Ensures compliance with SEVIS and other applicable immigration regulations, including determining eligibility of student visas and reviewing correspondence and issuing immigration documents. Verifies/certifies reports, files, enrollment status, records, and applications within FERPA guidelines. Participates in preparing for and facilitating recruitment workshops and presentations. Assists with the preparation and production of new student orientation and college commencement exercises. Maintains awareness of best practices, emerging trends and new legislation relating to admissions and registrar functional area.

Participates in the process for systematic review and evaluation of the student recruitment functional area per the model adopted by the College, including the development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those…