"Regional Admissions Counselor - Austin"

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Regional Admissions Counselor - Austin

Posting Number: 2026133

Location: Austin

Department: Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $4,000.00 + commensurate with qualifications

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Available for evening, overnight, and occasional weekend work
• Must live in the Austin area or be willing to relocate
• Effective and accurate written communication skills
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Texas State employee or alumnus
• Bilingual Spanish
• Two years or more of prior experience in professional college admissions
• Experience working remotely

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to recruit prospective students and to promote Texas State in the Austin area. The Austin Regional Admissions Counselor participates in all aspects of recruitment, both in the Austin area and on campus.

Expected activities include but are not limited to visits to high schools and community colleges, presentations, admissions events, and communication with students, parents, and counselors.

The Austin Regional Admissions Counselor position requires excellent oral and written communication skills as well as exceptional interpersonal skills.

The Austin Regional Admissions Counselor must reside in the Austin area.

Job Duties:

The characteristics and responsibilities of the ideal Austin Regional Admissions Counselor include but are not limited to:

• Outstanding organizational skills
• Being self-motivated
• Taking initiative
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with individuals and in a group setting
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Extensive travel
• Available for evening, overnight, and occasional weekend work
• Participating in college fairs and admissions events throughout the assigned territory and on campus
• Conducting large and small group presentations
• Collaborating with the admissions team
• Planning recruitment events
• Communicating and establishing relationships with prospective students, parents, and counselors
• Preparing recruitment reports
• Other duties as assigned

Candidate must reside in the Austin area

Additional Information to Applicants:

The Austin Regional Counselor must reside in the Austin area.

You will be required to electronically attach:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Job Open Date: 11/13/2025

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days:

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54936

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54936 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.