Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Leadership and Supervision:

• Uphold and model TSTC Core Values (Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity) in all interactions with stakeholders, customers, students, and the community.

• Demonstrate leadership by supervising, coaching, and mentoring front-line staff to enhance their performance and effectiveness.

• Implements the Culture of Caring by advising a team of advisors on best practices and acting in support of teammates to remove barriers to work.

• Implements standardization of admissions processes and practices to ensure quality of service, and monitors performance metrics and their effects on enrollment numbers.

Advisory Role (as needed):

• Assist prospective and new applicants in identifying programs aligning with their career goals.

• Guide students through the admissions process, ensuring all application requirements are met.

• Assist students in determining methods of financing including but not limited to assistance with completion of the FAFSA.

Student Enrollment Growth (as needed):

• Manage a student applicant caseload, providing personalized advisement.

• Address complex questions, troubleshoot needs related to the admissions process, and effectively guide prospective students.

Student Support (as needed):

• Manage a student caseload, addressing complex questions and troubleshooting needs related to enrollment, financial aid, and overall student progression.

• Guide students in determining suitable degree programs and courses aligned with their career goals.

• Navigate students through the enrollment process, ensuring all requirements are met including but not limited to: the Registrar's Office, Financial Aid Requirement, appropriate course registration, and making payment arrangements.

Collaboration and Outreach:

• Collaborate with internal departments (Admissions, Veteran Services, Financial Aid, Registrar's Office, Operations, and Student Services) to provide enhanced support to students and monitor progress.

• Conduct consistent outreach initiatives to ensure student success, fostering partnerships with faculty and other departments as necessary.

• Collaborates with leadership to create and implement communication plans on policies, procedures, requirements, and events.

• Plan and oversee enrollment initiatives, regional events, and ambassador programs to increase college visibility and attract a diverse student body.

Enrollment Strategy:

• Assist in setting new student enrollment goals, monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and flexing staff resources to meet enrollment targets.

• Assist in setting persistence enrollment goals, monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and flexing staff resources to meet enrollment targets.

• Recognize barriers to enrollment and collaboratively find solutions at both the campus and statewide levels.

Early Alert System:

• Oversee the effective utilization of TSTC's Early Alert system, identifying at-risk students and devising outreach plans while maintaining detailed notes using advanced advising techniques.

Regulatory Oversight:

• Stay abreast of FAFSA, FERPA, and relevant federal and state regulations governing student rights and information.

• Proactively review changes to enrollment management policies and best practices, providing guidance to the team.

Community Engagement:

• Visit various community locations, including high schools, to attend events, represent, and promote TSTC.

• Provide information related to TSTC programs and applications.

Technology Leadership:

• Provide leadership in the utilization of various software programs to review eligibility requirements, track financial aid status, and monitor academic progress.

• Utilizes online platforms and software to maintain student records, track activity, and generate reports on monthly engagement targets and semester admissions objectives.

Admissions & Enrollment Administrative Duties:

• Collaborates with the Enrollment team to identify and develop staff training needs. Coordinates training and staff development.

• Contributes to the development of budgets and strategic plans.

Additional Leadership Responsibilities:

• Undertake additional leadership responsibilities as assigned, contributing to the continuous improvement of enrollment processes.

Skills & Abilities:

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and effective information delivery.

• Demonstrate advanced critical thinking skills to make decisions and solve complex problems with sound reasoning.

• Showcase exceptional multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

• Exhibit adaptability to learn and leverage new technologies.

Travel Requirements:

• This position requires travel during working hours, up to 25% of responsibilities.

• Occasional travel up to 25% of responsibilities that may involve overnight stays.

• Occasional availability on nights and weekends may be required.

Competencies:

• Leadership: Supervise, coach, and mentor front-line staff, demonstrating effective leadership.

• Customer service: Work effectively in a service environment, providing timely and concise information with professionalism.

• Time management: Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet applicants needs and internal deadlines.

• Problem-solving: Utilize advanced critical thinking to determine the best course of action and remain open-minded and flexible to find solutions.

• Teamwork: Actively participate in a team, encouraging cooperation, and staying up-to-date on changes to processes.

• Cultural competence: Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required. Masters Degree preferred

• Exceptional internal candidates with 2+ years of higher education experience in a related position at TSTC, who possesses an Associate's Degree, will be considered

• 3 years' experience in higher education, advisement, counseling, recruiting, or a similar field required.

• Experience in sales and advising techniques preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Occasional need to reach, pull, and carry loads up to 15 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.