Admissions Counselor - Huntsville

Admissions Counselor - Huntsville

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, SHSU offers a vibrant community with over 21,000 students and a strong commitment to student success.

Position Information

• Title:
  
  Admissions Counselor - Huntsville
• Department:
  Admissions Recruitment
• Division:
  Division of Enrollment
• Location:
  
  Huntsville, TX
• Open Date: 12/09/2025
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Hiring Salary:
  Pay Grade 6 (see Pay Grade Table)
• Full Time:
  Yes
• Security Sensitive:
  Yes – requires criminal background check per Texas Education Code 51.215.

Educational and Experience Requirement

• Bachelor's degree. No experience required.
• Knowledge of SHSU student recruitment activities, admissions policies, and university procedures helpful.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Responsible for translating the goals and values of the University to all prospective students, participating in student recruiting activities, and assisting students through admission and transition stages.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review applications for admission and decide on admission or denial.
• Visit high schools, junior colleges, community colleges, and organizations to recruit students.
• Assist academic departments by forwarding names of prospective students.
• Contact academically superior students and provide telephone follow‑ups.
• Develop marketing techniques for student recruitment.
• Coordinate campus visit requests and tours of the campus by prospective students and parents.
• Assist with Saturday visitation programs (planning, marketing, training student counselors, preparing literature).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

• Computer skills strongly desirable.
• Regular contact with prospective students, parents, alumni, officials, and high schools.
• May require extensive travel during fall (mid‑September to mid‑December) and some weeks in spring.
• Must be reliable, personable, with a positive image of the department and University.
• Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Spanish communication ability is a plus.

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Smoke/Drug‑Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and complies with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Security‑sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with the Education Code.

Application

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