Admissions Counselor - Lubbock

Position Description

Represents Texas Tech University both on and off campus to prospective students, parents, staff and faculty of area high schools and community colleges to attract quality applicants and achieve enrollment goals. Coordinates and contributes to the success of various visit schedules for area high school and community colleges in the assigned area. Plans assigned recruiting events and program. Counsels prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the university. Title is reserved for use in the TTU Undergraduate Admissions department.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Represent Texas Tech University at high school and community college day/night programs in the West Texas area.
• Recruiting and advising students through the admissions process.
• Set up and implement visit schedules for area high schools in assigned area.
• Manage regional recruitment activities; plan, supervise and implement recruitment receptions and programs.
• Prepare budgets for recruitment events.
• Attract quality applicants to achieve stated enrollment goals.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus one year related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience to equal five years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid driver's license. Experience in recruitment or admissions desirable. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred. Public Relations experience.
• Public relations experience.
• Must be approved to drive state fleet vehicles.