What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor II position at Prairie View A&M University?
Job Title
Admissions Counselor II
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Undergraduate Admissions
Proposed Minimum Salary
$2,919.18 monthly
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Admissions Counselor II (Processing, under general supervision, performs data entry to process applications, determines residency status, and manages the workflow of student information data used to communicate admission decisions. Admissions Counselor II validates transcripts submitted for admission purposes, reviews the transfer ability of courses, and determines course equivalency according to established policy and procedures. The Admissions Counselor II provides timely and accurate information and responds to inquiries from prospective and current students, community college advisors, admission counselors/officials, and academic/faculty advisors in support of student recruitment, admission, enrollment, and advisement.
This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Counsels and advises prospective students about admissions requirements, policies, statuses, and office programs.
- Determines transfer credit equivalencies by researching equivalencies through the TES database, comparing course titles and descriptions of courses completed, by students at other colleges and universities with courses offered at the university, and awarding credit according to established University policies.
- Analyze, authenticate, and research documents submitted for evaluation of transfer credit or advance standing credit for prior learning.
- Evaluate documents submitted to determine course applicability and/or equivalency.
- Communicate with all student types regarding their credit review and applicable transfer articulation.
- Provide professional customer service and facilitate student inquiries to appropriate departments.
- Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses and conferences, and attending training and/or courses as required.
- Keeps abreast of current information about academic programs and related student services opportunities used to guide the student and school/college partners through the enrollment process.
- Review freshmen transcripts and calculates GPA's.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year of related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Knowledge of admissions functions of higher education.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Special Requirements:
- Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of six years of experience.
Job Posting Close Date:
- 02/16/2025
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as really, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
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.
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.
Salary : $2,919
