Weekend Evening Counselor

Houston Christian University has launched a formal search for its next president.

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief that each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

Enrollment Management

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; explains the admissions and financial aid processes to prospective students.

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

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

Maintains current knowledge of the HCU’s academic, spiritual, recreational, social, extra-curricular, and financial aid programs, and communicates this information to prospective students

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

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

discretion is allowed within current policies and procedures, including the ability to recommend improvements to policies and procedures.

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.

Knowledge of Slate CRM, Banner data base systems a plus.

A Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Ability to drive a car – occasionally.

There is considerable amount of travel required of this position.

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

If your application is selected to continue with the interviewing process you will be required to submit a Background Check form. If you decline, your application may be denied. By proceeding with the online application you understand and accept this process.

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