Admissions Counselor - Houston, United States - Houston Christian University

Houston Christian University

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Admissions Counselor

Department:
Enrollment Management

Reports To:
Director of Admissions

Job Status:
Exempt

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Articulates the University's mission to a variety of constituents, acting as a liaison between HCU and area college counselors/administrators, students, parents, alumni, corporations and/or governmental agencies.
Initiates, plans, and executes special projects in conjunction with the goals and objectives of the department.
Serves as a liaison with the College of Science & Engineering to meet with them regularly to understand and clearly articulate those programs to prospective students.
Develops and implements specific recruitment projects and management tasks as assigned;
Manages, plans, and coordinates special recruitment events as assigned;
Maintains current knowledge of the HCU's academic, spiritual, recreational, social, extracurricular, and financial aid programs, and communicates this information to prospective students;
Encourages a healthy and productive working relationship between the Enrollment Management Division and other HCU offices;
Completes routine reports related to recruitment, projections, conversions, personal schedule, travel, special programs, and/or expense reports;
Attends Enrollment Management staff meetings and is prepared to report on management tasks that were previously assigned;
Works periodic weekends, evenings, and travels locally and outofstate;
Participates in weekly/evening phoning;
Will be crosstrained in enrollment processes for other student populations and cover appointments as needed;
Other job duties as assigned

INITIATIVE, JUDGEMENT & JOB COMPLEXITY:

Position requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgment; discretion is allowed within current policies and procedures, including the ability to recommend improvements to policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May supervise student workers and interns

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with college faculty, staff, administration, students, and members of the community and the public.
Must be proficient with technology. Knowledge of Slate CRM, Banner data base systems a plus.

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor's Degree is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to lift or move objects up to 25 lbs. occasionally
Ability to sit frequently
Ability to stand for an extended period of time occasionally
Ability to walk reasonable distances occasionally
Ability to bend or stoop occasionally
Ability to climb or reach overhead occasionally
Ability to communicate via speech, hearing and sight frequently
Ability to drive a car occasionally.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

There is considerable amount of travel required of this position.

Additional Information:

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. For more information about the University, visit

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

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