Admissions Specialist II

Overview

Job Title: Admissions Specialist II

Agency: Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department: Office Of Enrollment Processing

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description:

TAMU-CC 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. Learn more information here!

Purpose: The Admissions Specialist II supports all undergraduate admissions processing efforts, including the evaluation of application materials and transcripts, and communication with applicants and university officials. The position provides customer service to prospective and current students, faculty, and staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in the undergraduate admissions process.

Description:

Functional Area 1:
Application & Transcript Processing

Percent Effort: 65%

• Process applications and admission decisions, including file and transcript review.
• Ensure accurate transcript evaluations.
• Enter and update admissions decisions in Banner and related systems.
• Issue appropriate communication to applicants regarding admission status and missing requirements.

Functional Area 2:
Customer Service & Advising

Percent Effort: 25%

• Serve as primary contact for prospective and current undergraduate students, program personnel, and external constituents.
• Provide information on admissions, residency, academic programs, transcripts, and financial aid.
• Guide students through application submission, fee payment, and online registration processes.
• Resolve questions or problems and direct to appropriate offices when needed.

Functional Area 3:
Systems & Data Management

Percent Effort: 10%

• Maintain accurate records in Banner, CRM, and imaging systems.
• Support special processing projects (e.g., residency, international transcripts, program-specific criteria).

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree
• Two (2) years related experience
• Additional education may be considered as a substitution for the minimum requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and student information systems.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual
• Experience in Admissions
• Experience with Banner, Laserfiche, and Argos

Salary: $16.44 Hourly (Approx. $34,195.20 annually)

Benefits (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

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.

Additional Information

• Insurance:
  Medical, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account, with details on coverage.
• Other programs:
  Dual Career Partner Program, On-Campus Wellness Opportunities, Tuition Benefits, Retirement options, Time Off (vacation, sick leave, birthday leave, holidays).

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.