Admissions Counselor

$39,936 - $39,936/Yr

University of Houston - Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid - Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Admissions Counselor at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) plays a crucial role in guiding incoming freshman and transfer students through the admissions process. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about education and have a strong desire to assist students in their journey to higher education. The Admissions Counselor will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to prospective students, answering their questions, and ensuring they have the necessary information to complete their applications successfully. This role may also involve hybrid work, allowing for remote work up to one day per week after the initial 90 days of employment. In this position, the Admissions Counselor will recruit students from an assigned territory of high schools, ensuring that applications from prospective students are kept up to date. The counselor will also provide reports to high school counselors as required and assist both prospective and current students with any inquiries they may have regarding the admissions process. Participation in outreach events at high schools is a key responsibility, as is collaboration with other departments within UHD to ensure that students receive all pertinent information. The Admissions Counselor will be expected to perform all other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the admissions team and the university's mission to attract and retain students. This role requires a strong understanding of the admissions process at UHD, as well as the ability to navigate related trends and issues effectively.

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
• Provides 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
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license
• 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