OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE
Company: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Location: Edinburg
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV6543
Working TitleOUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE
Number of Vacancies1
LocationEdinburg, Texas
DepartmentRecruitment
FTE1.0
FLSAExempt
Scope of Job
Provide professional knowledge and counseling skills regarding the
institutional admissions, academic programs, financial aid and
scholarship process. Responsible for counseling prospective
students, parents, educational administrators and other interested
persons regarding admissions requirements, policies and procedures,
as well as participate in recruitment events and activities.
Description of Duties
Responsible for one-on-one or group counseling of prospective
students, parents, college access partners and administrators and
other interested persons regarding UTRGV enrollment procedures,
including but not limited to, academic programs, freshmen and
transfer admissions, scholarships, financial aid, housing, student
life, and registration.
Travels frequently to high schools, colleges and other learning
institutions to publicize and explain the benefits of higher
education, the University's admissions, financial aid and
scholarship processes.
Creates and delivers presentations on university life, programs of
study, admissions, financial aid & scholarship requirements to
prospective students, parents, counselors, administrators and other
student groups.
Develops and maintains communications plans to prospective
students, parents and high school counselors in territory.
Provides support in the college search and enrollment process: from
prospective student to applicant, to admit to orientation and
enrollment; including accepting time-sensitive documents to aid in
the processing of student records.
Organizes and conducts recruitment activities on and off campus for
students within assigned territory, including additional audiences:
parents, high schools college access and administration to support
achieving university enrollment goals.
Serves as a liaison to create and maintain a network with high
school and community college counselors.
Replies in a timely manner to resolve customer complaints or
discrepancies either in person, by telephone or e-mail in
accordance with University policy and department
guidelines.
Interprets and maintains knowledge of current federal, state, and
institutional policies and procedures pertaining to admissions,
financial aid & scholarships.
Uses statistical data to identify target recruitment markets and
makes recommendations for outreach activities.
Completes weekly and monthly reports on recruitment efforts.
Prepares and tracks all documents needed for travel and
reimbursement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
May supervise assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
None.
Licenses/Certifications
As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to
be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official
University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157,
applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for
their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State
Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their
prior State of residence(s).
Required Experience
One (1) year of experience in a public/student facing position,
including counseling students in admissions, financial aid,
scholarships or a related area.
Preferred Experience
None.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Ability to successfully perform all required duties. Office
Environment; frequent travel; evening and weekend work required.
UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at
multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is
performed primarily in a general office environment across the Rio
Grande Valley.
Other
Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Excellent customer
service skills. Ability to interpret college/university contexts
into everyday language.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date02/22/2023
Grant Funded PositionNo
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to
promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all
individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,
age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In
accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is
committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures
non-discrimination in its education programs and activities,
including employment. We encourage women, minorities and
differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of
interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for
redacting any confidential information from the documents you
attach with your application. The confidential information includes
the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make
sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are
advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application
to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas
Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting
applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after
meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you
have any questions, please visit our Careers site at
https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is
subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background
check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval
from the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/37406
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas
System or any of its institutions?
+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its
institutions
+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its
institutions
+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its
institutions
+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.
+ 6th grade education
+ 10th grade education
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School
Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
+ Masters Degree from an accredited university
+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
+ None of the above
+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have
directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
+ Less than 1 year
+ 1 year
+ 2 years
+ 3 years
+ 4 years
+ 5 years
+ 6 years
+ 7 years
+ 8 years
+ 9 years
+ 10 years
+ Over 10 years
+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
+ Yes
+ No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Resume
Optional Documents
+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application
+ Curriculum Vitae
+ Unofficial Transcripts
+ Reference Letter 1
+ Reference Letter 2
+ Reference Letter 3
+ Certifications and Licenses
+ Training Certificates
+ Other Document
+ List of 3 References
+ Unofficial Transcripts 2
+ Unofficial Transcripts 3
+ Letter of Interest
+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
+ Additional Document
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