Admission Counselor

Rice University•Houston, TX

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Admission Counselor is an entry-level officer at Rice University, a highly selective research institution in the heart of Houston, Texas. Reporting to a Deputy Director, this individual will primarily focus on the recruitment and evaluation of undergraduate prospects and learning the work of the enrollment division. The Admission Counselor will have some project management responsibility. Such projects may include, but are not limited to, recruitment programs and outreach, counselor engagement, and student staff training and development. The Admission Counselor will interact with their supervisor regularly to provide updates on their work and collaborate with others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis, may be substituted)
1+ year of experience (In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis, may be substituted)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent reading comprehension and attention to detail
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Highly organized with effective time management skills
Ability to quickly learn and navigate admissions processes and programs
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships
High level of proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace
Confident and effective presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Rice University and/or experience in a higher education environment
Employment in higher education administration or secondary school teaching
Interpersonal skills that demonstrate professionalism, relatability, and collegiality
High level of proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace
Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

Entry-level management of a specific recruitment territory and engagement in all aspects of recruitment, evaluation, selection, yield, measurement, and planning to ensure the development of a geographic pipeline to Rice
Conducts informational sessions
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with students, counselors, families, and community-based organizations
Evaluates applications and suggests recommendations on selection utilizing the committee-based evaluation process
Under general supervision, works with other members of the admission staff on projects related to recruitment, evaluation and selection, marketing and communications, access and institutional excellence, on-campus programming, alumni engagement, staff training, and staff development, as assigned
May assist and collaborate with the supervisor on year-over-year planning, processes, and project management
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the work
Ensures compliance with federal and state laws concerning college admission, FERPA, and other applicable regulatory expectations
Responds to inquiries in a timely manner, providing accurate information
Performs all other duties as assigned