Job Title
Coordinator of Transfer and Graduate Recruitment
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Office Of Admissions
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution
(MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54
foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time
Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly
talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and
graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the
Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of
resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to
collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member
institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on
Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best
College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern,
attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support
facilities.
PURPOSE
The Coordinator of Transfer and Graduate Recruitment is responsible
for the facilitation of recruitment and enrollment activities
related to prospective transfer and graduate students. This
position contributes to the achievement of enrollment and
recruitment goals and objectives by conducting community college
visits, admission presentations, campus tours, attending college
fairs, and providing TAMU-CC college transition counseling/advising
for transfer students, while also serving as a secondary point of
contact for the recruitment, advising, and outreach of prospective
graduate students. In the scope of enrollment activity, the
coordinator also supports other targeted undergraduate and graduate
recruitment activities as an integral member of the New Student
Recruitment and Graduate Recruitment teams. This position reports
to the Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment.
DESCRIPTION
Functional Area 1: Transfer Recruiting and Admissions
Percent Effort: 30%
- Recruit, counsel, and advise transfer students, families, and
groups regarding the application process, credentials needed, and
all phases of the University including, but not limited to,
admission requirements, financial aid, scholarships, career
choices, housing, honors programs, student involvement, and
academic programs.
Solve programmatic/procedural problems and give guidance
requiring substantial knowledge of operations, programs, and
University policies. Conduct on-campus interview/sessions with
families.
Participate actively in communication activities through phone
calls, email communications, postcards, texting, social media, and
letters as appropriate to serve transfer constituencies.
Functional Area 2: Travel Management
Percent Effort: 15%
- Manage appropriate travel and recruitment of prospective
transfer students to TAMUCC, including outreach calendars for
visits to community colleges, targeted community events, and
designated on and off campus programs
Functional Area 3: Transfer Program Management &
Articulation
Percent Effort: 30%
- Coordinate the undergraduate transfer recruitment and admission
programs, requiring extensive knowledge of university policies and
procedures.
- Facilitate close working relationships with key TAMU-CC
employees, secondary school constituents, and community college
colleagues.
- Assist the Director in the design, development, and
implementation of admissions services, procedures, recruitment
plans, and marketing plans.
- Coordinate and engage in course credit articulation
evaluations, including facilitation of necessary articulation and
bridge agreements with community colleges.
- Maintain contact with community college contacts in target
areas, serving as the primary point of contact for the Office of
Admissions with these institutions.
- Coordinate appropriate transfer articulation workshops and
activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of
Undergraduate Admissions, the Associate Director of Graduate
Recruitment, or their designee.
Functional Area 4: Program Management
Percent Effort: 25%
- Serve as a liaison in the recruitment and outreach of
prospective graduate students; maintain contact with them
throughout the admission process via email, phone, text message,
and in-person and virtual meetings.
- Collaborate with academic program partners to identify and
expand the prospect pool, develop recruitment strategy, and execute
outreach campaigns to meet program goals.
- Individually advise prospective graduate students on program
selection, fit, and admissibility; consistently communicate the
value of TAMU-CC and how it can meet the needs of prospects,
applicants, and admitted students.
- Represent TAMU-CC graduate programs at college, corporate, and
other recruiting events, including information sessions, open
houses, class visits, workshops, and networking receptions.
- Collaborate with the Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment
and Marketing/Communications to ensure strong, effective digital
and print marketing materials.
- Perform data analysis of graduate recruitment events, generate
weekly graduate enrollment statistics reports, and create ad hoc
queries using the CRM; monitor market competitiveness of graduate
programs and assess effectiveness of communication
strategies.
- Collaborate with academic program partners, graduate enrollment
management staff, and other university administrators to ensure the
smooth transition of students from admission to matriculation,
including participation in orientation.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
- Three (3) years of related experience in recruitment,
admissions, or enrollment management at a college or university (or
comparable setting).
- Additional education may be used as a substitute for the
minimum experience requirement:
- Master's degree and one (1) year of related experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of transfer and/or graduate admissions
processes, requirements, policies, and their relationship to other
academic and administrative offices.
- Ability to travel for recruitment purposes and work irregular
hours during scheduled times, including occasional evenings and
weekends.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
skills; ability to represent TAMU-CC transfer and graduate programs
and communicate effectively with numerous populations in a positive
and professional manner.
- Ability to provide competent advice to prospective students,
being sensitive to individual needs, while maintaining
confidentiality of admissions records.
- Ability to prioritize, delegate, and ensure completion of a
variety of tasks with multiple deadlines; ability to work
independently, collaboratively, and cooperatively with
others.
- Strong customer service and public presentation skills;
demonstrated ability to plan, initiate, and organize recruitment
events.
- Highly motivated, self-directed, detail- and results-oriented,
with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Education, Communications,
Business/Marketing, or a related field.
- Experience in graduate admissions, recruitment, or student life
in a university setting.
- Advanced experience working with admissions CRM systems (such
as Slate) and Banner Student Information System.
- Documented excellence in a professional role dealing one-on-one
with people daily in a dynamic, service-oriented environment.
- Experience preparing comprehensive reports and executive
summaries incorporating complex, technical information.
SALARY: Up to $3,750.00 Monthly
(Up to $45,000
Annually, Approximately)
NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential
proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued
by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.
BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)
From our generous benefits package
and professional development opportunities, to our retirement
programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island
University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.
INSURANCE:
- Medical
- $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university
contribution ($920 value).
- Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
- Employee and Spouse
- Employee and Children
- Employee and Family coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability,
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
DUAL CAREER PARTNER
PROGRAM
ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS
OPPORTUNITIES
Work Life
Solutions:
- Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and
Legal Resources
Tuition
Benefits:
- Public Loan Forgiveness
- Book scholarships
- 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year
(other rules may apply).
Retirement:
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement
Plan (ORP)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time
Off:
- 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
- 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
- 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
- 12-15 paid holidays each year.
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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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