Weekend Evening 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.

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