Admissions Counselor at University of Houston - Downtown in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to one day per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Hourly Rate: $19.20/hr. or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Admissions Counselor provides assistance to incoming freshman and transfer students with the process of applying to UHD, answering questions and providing information as necessary.

DUTIES 

• Recruits students from an assigned territory of high schools


• Ensures that applications of students who have applied, or of prospective students, are up to date


• Provide reports to high school counselors as required


• Assists prospective and current students with the admissions process, answering any questions that arise through the virtual space or via email


• Participates in outreach events for high schools


• Collaborates as necessary with other departments within UHD to ensure that students get all of the information they need

MARGINAL DUTIES 

• Performs all other duties as assigned

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the admissions process at UHD and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices

Skills:

• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Good customer service skills

Abilities:

• Ability to build a rapport with prospective students


• Ability to manage an assigned territory of high schools


• Ability to represent UHD at high schools and career fairs


• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location:

• Spends a minimum of 80% of time conducting field-based recruitment efforts and the remaining time in campus-based efforts

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements and has minimal exposure to physical risks


• Must be able to stand for periods of time when speaking to students in scheduled visits (50%), sitting (20%), walking (10%)


• Must be able to lift up to 10lbs


• Must be able to drive within a high school territory

EEO/AA

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience

License/Certification:

• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• None

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