Enrollment Specialist

Salary: $14.50 - $16.10 HourlyLocation : Victoria, TXJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 201400847Division: InstructionDepartment: Adult EdOpening Date: 01/23/2026 Position Summary The Adult Education Department is recruiting for one full time Enrollment Specialist. This position is a fast-paced position responsible for enrollment services and fulfilling all state requirements for AEL enrollment. This position also administers student assessments and serves as the publics' point of contact for the Victoria College Adult Ed Program.This position is benefits eligible. For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.About Our InstitutionVictoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 7,100 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:Academic Support & Student SuccessAllied HealthCareer & Technical EducationArts, Humanities, & Social SciencesScience, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical EducationAdditionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.Living in the AreaVictoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike.Duties & Responsibilities Serves as the public's point of contact for the Victoria College Adult Education Program and performs customer services duties such as greeting guests, answering phones, and processing all email inquiries.Accept student applications, ensure accuracy and required documents, and maintain up-to-date electronic and paper system.Administer/oversee student assessment administration and follow up ensuring standardized testing procedures are followed.Assists with assessment training for all staff to ensure compliance procedures are followed.Provides instructional information for staff regarding students.Ensure completion of timely new student orientations and public information sessions throughout the service area.Collects required student information and ensures security measures are followed at all times.Reviews student files and personal information for accuracy.Assists with student scheduling and distribution of program information.Administer/oversee all student pre-screening and ensures comprehensive intake procedures are maintained.Maintains a professional and courteous attitude towards staff and colleagues.Participate in VC promotional activities and community eventsComplete annual staff development requirements as determined by SBOE rulesDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with adult education staff, program participants, business and industry, public and private organizations, and co-workersPerforms all other duties as requested by Director of the Adult Education Program. Qualifications GED or HS diploma requiredAssociate degree preferredBilingual (Spanish) preferredExperience with multi-tasking and working in a busy office environment.Customer-centered mindset and experience working with the public requiredExcellent computer skills and willingness to learn advanced computer skills, Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills;Discretionary judgment regarding confidential information;Ability to accomplish basic business tasks, meet deadlines, and ability to learn and interpret policies and procedures;Ability to interact with diverse groupsWillingness to work evening hours and travel throughout the service area to meet program demands is required Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, key pads, etc. Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms as well as, sit, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while loading office supplies and paper. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, some color vision, and the ability to adjust focus from documents to computer screen. Hearing of light to moderate sound is required by this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The following benefits apply to all full-time positions scheduled to work 30 hours or more each week. These full-time positions are also eligible to participate in our TRS retirement plan.Victoria College offers an excellent benefit package for eligible employees that includes group insurance as well as a generous amount of paid time off:Group InsuranceHealth insuranceFull-time employees: 100% VC paid; employee pays 50% for dependentsCoverage for the new employee/dependents is effective on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting periodOptional benefits - available at group ratesCoverage for the new employee/dependents is effective on the 1st of the month following hire dateFlexible Spending Accounts - health and dependent careDentalVisionTerm LifeShort and long-term disabilityAccidental death & dismembermentAs an added benefit, Victoria College issues a credit of up to $30 each month to full-time employees to help offset the cost of premiumsSupplemental benefits - offered through Globe LifeRetirementParticipation in the Teacher Retirement System is mandatory (ORP option for eligible employees)Currently, the employee contribution is 8.25%. The state and Victoria College, together, contribute 8.25%Social security is deducted each pay periodPayroll deduction for 403-b and 457 deferred compensation plans are availableOther BenefitsWorkers compensation insuranceDirect payroll depositTuition waiver for benefits eligible employees and their dependents through age 25Use of the Sports Center which includes treadmills, rowing machines, exercise classes, etc.Technology trainingPaid Time OffVacation for eligible employees (does not apply to faculty positions). Effective 90 days after start dateFull-time employees: 80 hours up to 10 years of service then 120 hours for 10+ years of serviceSick leaveFull-time employees: accrues at 8 hours each monthDevelopmental and professional leaveOne week at ThanksgivingTwo weeks for Winter BreakOne week for Spring BreakRegular holidaysLabor DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayGood FridayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayNon-faculty employees get Fridays off during the summerNote: Applicants who travel over 200 miles round trip will be reimbursed up to $500 for travel expenses according to the travel reimbursement procedure. However, applicants who decline employment offers will not be reimbursed. Travel reimbursements are not processed until after all interviews have concluded and an offer of employment has been extended to and accepted by the candidate selected for hire.

Created: 2026-04-02