The University of Texas at El Paso seeks highly driven applicants to serve in the role of Regional Admissions Counselor for The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a member of The University of Texas System. UTEP is committed to advancing the discovery of public value and positively impacting the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. Deeply committed to increasing access to excellent higher education, UTEP takes pride in being the only Carnegie R1 research university in the region. It offers 72 undergraduate programs, 74 master’s programs, and 23 doctoral programs in a wide range of fields and supports very high levels of research. Serving approximately 25,000 students, UTEP is the only research-intensive doctoral university in the United States with a Mexican-American majority student population. The majority of UTEP’s students are first-generation students of color who are employed while earning their degrees. Many of our students are biliterate and bicultural. They are uniquely talented and represent the future of higher education. UTEP’s faculty and staff take pride in this mission and work together to offer holistic student support for our students.

With the Director of the Office of International Programs & Study abroad and other members of the international student recruitment team, the Regional Admission Counselor will also represent The University of Texas at El Paso’s admission and recruitment presence in the Mexican market. This Regional Admissions Counselor will be responsible for recruiting talented students from Mexico. The Regional Admissions Counselor will design and implement recruitment and enrollment activities and events that align with strategic goals established for the region, facilitate case management of prospective students, and will serve as a university specialist in admissions, testing, enrollment, financial aid, housing, and related topics. Expected activities include but are not limited to the establishment of relationships with Mexican schools, participation in college fairs, and coordination of yield events in Mexico. The Regional Admissions Counselor should possess superior communication abilities, personal accountability, and self-motivation. The Regional Admissions Counselor for UTEP must live in El Paso, with willingness to make frequent trips to Mexico.

Develops and nurtures relationships with students, parents, and other community members.

Designs and implements recruitment and enrollment activities and events that align with strategic goals established for the region. Expected activities include but are not limited to the establishment of relationships with schools, participation in college/career fairs, and coordination of yield events in the region.

The applicant will develop appropriate strategies for recruitment targets and identifies effective approaches in response to enrollment trends.

Serves as a university specialist in admissions, testing, enrollment, financial aid, housing, new student orientation, campus visits, the registration process and related topics. Disseminates information to prospective students by traveling to high schools to speak with prospects/applicants regarding programs, enrollment requirements; and admissions process, policies and procedures.

Facilitates case management of prospective students and ensures that the admissions applications and admissions documentation has been received for prospective students in the Admissions Counselor’s assigned territory.

Provides timely replies to phone calls, correspondence, and e-mail from prospective students and their family members using constituent relationship management systems utilized by UTEP’s Office of International Programs & Study Abroad and the Office of Admissions and Recruitment.

Processes and reviews admissions applications and packets for all prospective students within the Admissions Counselor’s assigned territory. Reconciles error, diagnostic, and other admission processing reports to ensure the integrity of admissions data. This requires proficiency in the University’s student information system and document management system.

Serves as liaison to several University departments and administrative areas.

Required to support the Office of International Programs and Study Abroad and the Office Admissions and Recruitment activities on-campus, as needed.

Required to participate in a Office of International Programs and Study Abroad and the Office Admissions and Recruitment meetings and training remotely and/or in person.

Required to attend international recruitment fairs and school visits scheduled in the Fall and Spring Semester for Mexico.

Actively participates in the development, implementation, and distribution of promotional and recruitment marketing materials to prospective students and their families.

Participates in on-campus anchor enrollment meetings and events in El Paso, such as Orange and Blue Day, as designated by the Director of International Programs & Study Abroad in collaboration with the Office Admissions and Recruitment.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and Sunapsis and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Maintains knowledge and understanding of regulations related to Federal Financial Aid, Texas Residency Laws, NCAA compliance, F-1 and J-1 visas regulation, etc.

Required to work a combination workweek, evening, and weekend hours as needed to complete recruitment assignments.

The Regional Admissions Counselor for Mexico must live in either El Paso, with willingness to make frequent trips to Mexico, or must live in Mexico, with willingness and ability to travel to El Paso regularly.

Required to drive personal vehicle to attend admissions, recruitment, and enrollment activities.

If the Admissions Counselor lives in Mexico, the Regional Admissions Counselor must be able to work from home with internet/wifi connectivity. This includes the ability to receive documents at home for processing in the system.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

Bachelor’s Degree.

One year of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in the field of international recruitment.

Fluency in Spanish.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional travel may be required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit. The employee must regularly walk and stand; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.