Admissions Representative/Assistant Director for Admissions

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full-time Admissions Representative/Assistant Director for Admissions. This position performs significant recruiting and admissions functions and serves the admissions needs of the constituents of the University.

*Title will be determined based on level of experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Represent the university at high schools, community colleges, college night programs, conferences, weekend programs, and other events as required.
• Review and evaluate students’ admissions applications and accompanying materials such as their high school transcript, college essay, and test scores. Recalculate all students’ GPAs so applicants are evaluated on the same scale. 
• Make admission or denial recommendations based on a student’s academic credentials and other relevant factors. Such recommendations will be made with the goal of maintaining and enhancing the university’s academic standards, promoting access to higher education for underrepresented populations, and predicting the future success of the student.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the financial aid process – merit scholarships, grants, loans, appeals/special circumstances and the FAFSA – and be able to review and explain financial aid offers to students and their families. 
• Serve as the primary university contact for assigned territory, counseling prospective students and parents regarding the admissions and financial aid process, academic programs, program requirements, housing/meal plans, campus life, and student support services (mental health counseling, wellness, and ADA accommodations). 
• Plan and execute recruitment events in assigned territory so prospective students and their families have access to TLU admissions representatives and are able to learn about our scholarships, financial aid, academic programs, and campus life in a small group or one-on-one setting. 
• Maintain active communication with students, their families, and counselors through phone calls, texts, emails
• Serve as a guest speaker on higher education topics (e.g., the college search process, how to complete the FAFSA, how to apply for scholarships, etc.) for a variety of constituents, including but not limited to high school counselors, students, parents, and professional organizations.
• Ensure effective and timely communication with prospective students, parents, and other constituents.
• Work with Visit Coordinator and Associate Director for Visit Programs to meet with individual visitors or present to on-campus visit groups.
• Investigate complaints or disputes on behalf of prospective students and work with appropriate staff to resolve such issues. Significant matters may include, but are not limited to the following: financial aid, scholarships, admissions documents, advising, health requirements, housing/campus living, etc.
• Participate in the development of admissions marketing materials for college fairs, visits, and events.
• Coordinate special projects as assigned
• Duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Knowledge of Slate/CRM or previous college admissions experience is a plus. 
• Outstanding customer service skills and student-first philosophy.
• Ability to work with students and family members.
• Excellent time management skills; must be a self-starter.
• High attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work as a team but also understand priorities, work independently, and complete tasks.
• Must hold a Texas Driver’s License in good standing.
• Familiar with Hispanic Serving Institutions and their mission
• Understand and support the mission and strategic plan of Texas Lutheran University

Benefits are competitive.  Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. For more information about TLU, consult our web site at www.tlu.edu.  Please submit an application, a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:

Human Resources

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court Street

Seguin, Texas 78155

E-mail: humanresources@tlu.edu

Fax: (830) 372-6409

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made.  Texas Lutheran University has been consistently recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.  Texas Lutheran University (TLU) is an official U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” selection among regional colleges in the West, ranking second on the list for “Best Value,” and fifth overall.  This is the eighth consecutive year TLU has been featured on the “Best Value” rankings.  Other notable recognitions include TLU’s acknowledgment as a top 20 regional college for Social Mobility—the fourth year the university has appeared in this category.  The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and also is subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).  Texas Lutheran University is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across all levels of the University.  Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.