Student Recruitment Specialist- Houston Region

Responsibilities

• Review application files and make admissions decisions and scholarship recommendations.
• Prepare recruitment schedule and plan recruiting and yield events.
• Update admissions webpages and printed publications.
• Manage alumni and volunteer programs that support student recruitment and enrollment.
• Recruit and promote university opportunities to prospective students by developing and delivering presentations to high schools, businesses, organizations and UH alumni.
• Maintain key relationships with high schools, community colleges and the media.
• Serve as Lead Counselor in an assigned recruitment area; assess and monitor the progress of recruitment efforts.
• Supervise, train and evaluate student assistants in ongoing recruitment projects such as campus tours, mail-outs, phone campaigns and UH Ambassadors.
• Plan, organize and supervise implementation of university/college recruitment projects and events.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding the Student Information System and act as troubleshooter for Outreach and Admissions staff.
• Monitor target markets and university enrollment and produce reports for use by Outreach and Admissions staff.
• Assist with the development of a training plan for new counselors.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Maintain a university vehicle, including cleaning and routine maintenance.
• Create and maintain prospect records in the campus recruiting management (CRM) system.
• Prepare reports and analyze data from the CRM system to coordinate recruiting efforts with other recruitment specialists.

Location:

Houston, TX.

• Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline.
• Knowledge normally obtained through a formal directly job‑related 4‑year degree or equivalent specialized training program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of directly job‑related experience.

• Experience developing and implementing student recruitment and outreach to meet enrollment goals in target geographic areas and specific student populations.
• Experience with People Soft and other student information systems.
• Higher Education experience.
• Service leadership skills including mutual respect, active listening, responsiveness, empathy, advocacy, and transparency.
• Must be a multi‑tasker, extremely organized, and able to work in a high‑pressure environment, with strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.