Admissions Advisor

Overview

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

The Admissions Advisor is a pivotal member of the Enrollment and Integrated Marketing organization at Texas State Technical College (TSTC), contributing significantly to the mission of placing Texans into high‑paying jobs. In this role, the Admissions Advisor executes both internal and external activities to attract applicants and supports them through the admissions process. Reporting directly to the Team Lead of Admissions, the Admissions Advisor serves as a key contributor with some supervision.

Hiring Range is $20.13 - $22.14 USD Hourly. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Equivalent combination of education, training and relevant professional experience will be considered.

• Core Values Demonstration:
  Consistently embody TSTC Core Values (Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity) when interacting with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and the community.
• Advisory Role:
  Assist prospective and new applicants in identifying programs aligning with their career goals. Guide students through the admissions process, ensuring all application requirements are met. Assist students in determining methods of financing including FAFSA.
• Student Enrollment Growth:
  Manage a student applicant caseload, providing personalized advisement. Answer questions, troubleshoot needs related to the admissions process, effectively guide prospective students.
• Collaboration Across Departments:
  Collaborate with various TSTC departments, including Veteran Services, Financial Aid, Registrar's Office, Student Operations, and Student Services and Enrollment. Support applicants' admissions experience, set up campus tours, coordinate efforts to enhance understanding of TSTC's product line.
• Compliance and Record Management:
  Stay updated on FAFSA, FERPA, and compliance practices for records management.
• Community Engagement:
  Visit various community locations, including high schools, attend events, represent, and promote TSTC. Provide information related to TSTC programs and applications.
• Technology Utilization:
  Utilize software programs to track prospective student outreach and follow‑up. Maintain student records, track activity, generate reports on monthly engagement targets and semester admissions objectives.
• Admissions and Administrative Duties:
  Perform general admissions and administrative duties, including collecting and uploading documents, reviewing documents for quality control. Undertake other duties as assigned.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills to make decisions and solve complex problems.
• Exceptional multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Adaptability to learn and leverage new technologies.

• Up to 25% travel during working hours.
• Up to 5% travel including overnight stays.
• Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

• Customer service:
  Provide timely and concise information with professionalism.
• Time management:
  Prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment to meet student needs and internal deadlines.
• Problem‑solving:
  Use critical thinking to determine the best course of action.
• Teamwork:
  Actively participate in a team, encouraging cooperation.
• Cultural competence:
  Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, creating an inclusive environment.

• Associate's Degree.
• Exceptional background may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Preferred:
  Prior experience as an Enrollment Coach or similar one‑stop enrollment center; 1‑3 years experience in consultative sales or higher education preferred.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and…