Admissions Counselor

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 Responsibilities 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 database 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 communicate via speech, hearing and sight – frequently Ability to drive a car – occasionally. Working Conditions and Environment There is considerable amount of travel required of this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr