Online Admissions Counselor

Reports to:

Director, Online Admissions & Enrollment

Job Status:
Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Admissions Counselor serves the Pampell Online Division by assisting prospective students from their application to HCU online programs through acceptance.

Job Responsibilities:

* Ability to communicate all admissions, academic, and administrative policies advising the student on necessary next steps.

* Assist students in setting short-term goals and follow-up with students

* Working knowledge of all university resources and the ability to appropriately communicate necessary information to prospective students.

* Ability to assist a student while utilizing several resources simultaneously.

* Be committed to providing accurate information to prospective students as they consider their education opportunities with HCU.

* Utilize university resources to track student progress and identify outcomes.

* Providing customer service and support to prospective, new, and matriculated students.

* Utilizing proactive outreach strategies to build strong working relationships with student population

* Responding to emails and/or phone calls within 24 business hours with the goal of same day.

* Special projects and temporary duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

* College degree from an accredited college/university.

* 3 years of experience in education related field preferred but not required

* Ability to use PC and Mac systems to perform daily tasks.

* Must have a good work ethic and the ability to work with minimal supervision

* Ability to work effectively with others

* Excellent organizational, project, and time management skills

* Adherence and support of the Houston Christian University statement of belief as required by the Preamble of the By-Laws of the university.

* Ability to work efficiently and accurately under tight deadlines

* Ability to quickly learn and use specific business software and hardware

* Ability to lift or move objects up to 25 lbs. occasionally

* Ability to sit extended periods of time

* Ability to stand for an extended period occasionally

* Ability to walk reasonable distances occasionally

* Ability to bend or stoop occasionally

* Ability to climb or reach overhead occasionally

* Ability to communicate via speech, hearing and sight frequently

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 lbs.

* Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Additional Information

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. For more information about the University, visit