Admissions Regional Manager- Dallas/Fort Worth

Job Summary

As the Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Manager, this position will work closely with the DFW high schools and community colleges to offer classroom visits, application workshops, financial aid, high school and community college fairs. This position will identify top feeder institutions for the University of Texas at Tyler and continue to collaborate with these schools. The Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Manager will also work alongside the schools that UT Tyler has memorandums of understanding to ensure our collaboration is ongoing and thriving. Working away from the Tyler Campus, this Regional Officer is responsible for providing professional knowledge, advice and counseling skills regarding the undergraduate student admissions and recruitment process. Provides high-level coordination and review of the undergraduate admissions process with focus on prospective students in a defined Texas region. Travel to the Tyler Campus will be required for regular in person supervisory meetings, and for main campus events such as registration, commencement, Preview Days and other special events or busy times of the year when support is needed.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Develops and implements strategies of the admissions plan; administers admissions policies and procedures for specific programs and activities.
• Counsels prospective students, parents, educational administrators and other interested persons regarding admissions requirements, policies and procedures. 
• Work with DARN (Dallas Area Regional Network) to assess attending DARN college fairs and visits and continue to foster relationships within the network.
• Manages assigned territory for recruitment of prospective students inclusive of travel planning and meetings with high school counselors, students, and other professionals. 
• Visits DFW region high schools and community colleges throughout the recruitment cycle 
• Contact prospective students at each school via email, text and phone call
• Follow up with prospects after visits.
• Will supervise recruitment staff as the regional market develops. 
• Promotes university opportunities to prospective students by developing and delivering presentations to high schools, businesses and organizations. 
• Regularly gathers and analyzes information on application and enrollment trends to determine proper workloads.
• Provides administrative management and coordination of admissions functions and reporting. 
• Reviews admissions applications and makes admissions decisions. Review early financial aid offers.
• Using established policy, evaluates college course credit and records.
• Coordinates information sessions and event planning for admissions activities.
• Serves as the main contact for the assigned admissions process. 
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the admissions process in order to train staff, pinpoint and resolve issues and serve as a backup for assigned supervisor. 
• Engage the prospective student audience within the CRM to generate leads to yield to enrollment. 
• Establishes a high level of integrity and ethical behavior in dealing with confidential information. 
• Researches and confirms applicant residency status and maintains up to date on admissions policies and procedures. 
• Attends university meetings and participates in committees as needed.
• Manages the interactions between the office and outside service providers.
• May recommend policy and procedural changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in admissions recruitment and/or enrollment practices. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree. 
• One year of experience counseling students in admissions, financial aid, or in a closely related area. 
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• May accept a combination of education and experience.
  
  

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Ability to successfully interact with students, faculty and staff. 
• High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to organize teams to complete tasks. 
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to university admissions.
  
  

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. 

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.