Admission Counselor Job Brownwood area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Admission Counselor

Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University's sincere religious beliefs.

Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission Statement and Core Values of the University and must support the University's affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church.

Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.

Core Values of Howard Payne University

We believe and affirm that the University as an institution and each individual called to serve the Lord at Howard Payne should strive to demonstrate a commitment to these five Core Values:

Centered on Christ (cf. Col. 3:17, Matt. 7:24)
Focused on Community (cf. Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Pet. 3:8)
Called to Service (cf. Mark 10:45, Phil. 2:3-5)
Committed to Excellence (cf. Gen. 1:31, 1 Cor. 9:24)
Dedicated to Stewardship (cf. Gen. 2:15, 1 Pet. 4:10)

As a condition of employment, employees agree to be paid by Direct Deposit. Applicants offered contingent employment based on the University obtaining a clean background check agree the contingent offer of employment may be revoked based on the information obtained in the background check.

If offered employment, your acceptance will indicate that you have read and agree to the Expectations and Conditions above.

Application Procedure

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

a letter of application addressing in detail how you meet the position requirements
a resume or CV (curriculum vitae)
unofficial transcripts, and
a completed HPU Employment Application

Job Summary

The Admission Counselor is responsible for assisting prospective students through the complete admission process, from the point of initial contact to enrolled student status. The Admission Counselor is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the enrollment strategies of the University and for achieving individual enrollment goals. Related Admission Office responsibilities will also be assigned, relative to experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide a positive, professional demeanor within the Admission Office, on the University campus, and when representing the University to all prospective students, families and the public

Assist in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies to effectively target prospective students and shape the entering class

Responsible for implementing institutional enrollment strategies in off-campus and on-campus settings

Read and evaluate admission data including, but not limited to, applications for admission, standardized testing results, secondary school and college transcripts, student-written essays and letters of recommendation

Coordinate and facilitate communication to prospective students in assigned regions in standard mail and electronic formats. Extensive phone work is required

Work proactively with the Office of Financial Aid to coordinate the delivery of financial aid packages to prospective students

Work proactively with other offices on campus, other college/university offices, high school offices, and with certain government agencies while assisting first-year, former, and/or international students

Must be able to participate in the setup of event materials, signage, decorations (including assembling of balloon art and branded items), and ensuring all event spaces are ready for guests

Must be able to travel and be away from home approximately 25% of the year. A typical travel schedule finds the Admission Counselor on the road about four to six weeks in the fall semester, two to three weeks in the spring,…