Senior Regional Admissions Counselor - Houston

Senior Regional Admissions Counselor – Houston

Office of Undergraduate Admissions – Houston. Full‑Time, Permanent – Senior Undergraduate Admissions Counselor. The purpose of this position is to recruit prospective students and promote Texas State in the greater Houston area. This position participates in all aspects of recruitment, both in Houston and on campus. The candidate must reside within the greater Houston area.

• Outstanding organizational skills
• Self‑motivating
• Takes initiative
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with individuals and in a group setting
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Extensive travel
• Available for evening, overnight, and weekend work
• Participating in college fairs and admissions events in Houston and on campus
• Conducting large and small group presentations
• Collaborating with the admissions team
• Planning recruitment events
• Communicating and establishing relationships with prospective students, parents, and counselors via available media
• Preparing recruitment reports
• Reviewing admission applications and recommending decisions
• Other duties as assigned
• Must reside in the greater Houston area

• Bachelor’s degree
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and travel overnight
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Houston area and its dynamics
• Professional experience in college admissions
• Effective and accurate written communication skills
• Attention to detail

• Texas State employee or alum
• Bilingual Spanish
• Three years or more of prior experience in professional college admissions
• Experience with event coordination
• Experience working remotely

Selected candidate must reside in the greater Houston area. Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.

• Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
• Generous time off: vacation, holidays, sick leave and more to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Wellness program and mother and family–friendly resources.
• Professional growth opportunities including training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
• Tuition benefits for yourself and dependent children.
• Retirement security with TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I‑9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.