Job Title

Aggie PTP Admissions Counselor

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want The School of Pharmacy is looking for an Admissions Counselor to serve as a member of the Aggie Pharmacy Technician Program (PTP). We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One year of advising, recruiting or related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and database applications.

• Knowledge of admissions functions of higher education or postsecondary education.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Good customer service / interpersonal skills.

• Planning and organization skills.

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an admissions or recruitment role for an institution of higher education.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

Recruitment and Admissions

• Assists in developing communication plans and strategies to reach prospective students.

• Organizes, implements, and reports on programs already in place.

• Develops new, high impact programs designed to recruit students through departmental collaboration.

• Analyzes data collected from students prior to the start of recruitment season and applies necessary changes in specific areas to assist with recruitment.

• Provides specialized admissions sessions and presentations to a wide variety of on and off campus groups.

• Works directly with applicants to resolve extenuating circumstances.

Aggie PTP Operations

• Coordinates administrative support functions.

• May serve as the office coordinator.

• Assists with organizing and retaining documents for student progression and accreditation.

• Assist with maintaining prospective and enrolled student records and databases, audits information for accuracy.

• Manages classroom scheduling and ensures classroom functionality.

Advising

• Counsels and advises prospective students about admissions requirements, policies, statuses, and office.

• Conducts informational sessions for prospective students.

• Counsels and advises current students about career opportunities.

  Why Texas A&M University?

  Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 

• Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays.

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month.

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) .

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.

• Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154.

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• Benefit Programs (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration)

• Retirement

• Employee Discount Program (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/healthy-behaviors/perks.html)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• University Holidays (http://www.tamus.edu/business/human-resources/am-system-holidays/)

• Legal Statements

• New Employee Orientation (https://employees.tamu.edu/orgdev/courses.html#EmployeeOrientations)

• Prospective Employees

• Safety and Security Notices (https://orec.tamu.edu/clery/annual-security-report/)

• Training and Development

• USERRA (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/userra)

• Nondiscrimination Notice