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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Senior Admissions Officer, Texas McCombs in Austin, Texas
Manage and evaluate admissions outcomes from applicant to admitted studentsDevelop and implement best practices to monitor progress and yield outcomes with the goal of filling assigned programs to the targeted capacity.Assist in the development of admissions tracking metrics and use those to inform recruiting, admissions, and yield strategy (strategic).Timely and accurate input of key admissions data on a regular basis (tactical).Implement a coordinated admissions process.Work with the Director of Admissions in the development of a merit and need-based financial aid strategy and oversee the disbursement of scholarship funds for the assigned MS Program.Application Evaluation Review applications, schedule and conduct interviews when applicable, and provide decision recommendationsCoordinate with admissions committee. Recruit, hire, train and supervise a part-time application reader (if needed).Work directly with Faculty Program Director when specialized expertise is required to make admissions decisionsCounsel prospective students through the admissions process Assess the needs and communicate effectively with prospective students through email, phone, and virtual/in-person meetings.Actively participate in encouraging qualified applicants to complete their started applicationCollaborate with other teams Collaborate with the Marketing team on recruitment and admissions strategyCollaborate with student affairs team to ensure smooth student life-cycle transitions from prospective to applicant and from applicant to enrolled.Collaborate with events coordinator to plan and participate in recruiting and yield eventsCollaborate with Career Management Team to help yield admitted students.