Admissions Counselor

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief that each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

Please feel free to browse and use the contact information listed with each posting for any questions regarding each posting.

Department:
Enrollment Management

Reports To:

Director of Admissions

Job Status: Exempt

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Responsible for administering all aspects of the college search and admissions process with prospective students; recruits high school and transfer students to Houston Christian University; initiates contact with students, parents, counselors, teachers and communicates specifics about the academic programs offered by Houston Christian University; encourages prospective students to apply and attend; explains the admissions and financial aid processes to prospective students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Serves as a member of the Admissions team and manages a recruitment territory and/or population; contacts, visits and informs prospective high school and transfer students about HCU programs, culture, mission, and life on campus; ensures that recruitment goals are met regarding applications, acceptances, and enrolled students
• Articulates the University’s mission to a variety of publics, 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
• 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, extra-curricular, 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
• Telephones and/or emails prospective students, exhibiting a consistent effort to contact them
• Attends Enrollment Management staff meetings and is prepared to report on management tasks that were previously assigned
• Maintains a steady flow of communication via email, traditional mail, and social media, and phone calls with prospective students and applied students in order to establish a relationship between the student and HCU
• Works periodic weekends, evenings, and travels locally and out-of-state
• Participates in weekly/evening phoning
• Will be cross-trained 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…