Admissions Counselor - STA015380

$45,000 - $161,000/Yr

University of Houston - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Admissions Counselor at the University of Houston Downtown (UHD) plays a crucial role in assisting incoming freshman and transfer students with their application process. This position involves recruiting students from assigned high schools, ensuring that applications are current, and providing necessary information and support to prospective students. The role also includes participation in outreach events and collaboration with other departments to facilitate a smooth admissions experience for students.

Responsibilities

• Recruits students from an assigned territory of high schools
• Ensures that applications of students who have applied, or of prospective students, are up to date
• Provide reports to high school counselors as required
• Assists prospective and current students with the admissions process, answering any questions that arise through the virtual space or via email
• Participates in outreach events for high schools
• Collaborates as necessary with other departments within UHD to ensure that students get all of the information they need

Requirements

• Knowledge of the admissions process at UHD and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to build a rapport with prospective students
• Ability to manage an assigned territory of high schools
• Ability to represent UHD at high schools and career fairs
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $19.20/hr. or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education
• Eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to one day per week after the initial 90 days of employment