Admissions Counselor Jobs

Requisition: 202300222S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Admissions

General Requirements

Bachelor’s degree. No experience required. Knowledge of Sam Houston student recruitment activities, admissions policies, and university procedures would be helpful. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Nature & Purpose Of Position/Usual Duties

Responsible for translating the goals and values of the University to all categories of prospective students. Participates in those activities involving the projection of the University’s image to the public, assisting the student’s transition into the University, keeping the University aware of changing characteristics of students, and securing for the University the students who can best profit from the educational opportunities offered by the University. Assists in reviewing applications for admissions and making decisions on admittance or denial to the University.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only)

Participates in the total academic student recruiting program. Visits high schools, junior/community colleges, organizations, etc. as required, as part of the total student recruiting effort, with the primary focus being those schools in the Houston regional areas. Assists academic departments in the recruitment of students by forwarding names of prospective students interested in their area. Assists in identifying and contacting academically superior students through the admissions and enrollment process. Provides telephone calls and emails to prospective students and their parents, high school counselors, college and career counselors, and community college advisors. Assists in developing marketing techniques for the recruitment of students. Makes contact with former students and with student organizations to assist in academic recruiting. Assists in coordinating campus visit requests and tours by potential students and parents. Assists with the Saturday visitation programs and High School and Community College Counselor Conferences, including planning and implementing the programs, designing the information brochures, marketing the program, training and supervising student workers, preparing all literature to be given to participants, planning all program activities, and evaluating the program. Participants in the holistic review process of student applications and assist in making admissions decisions for those students. Performs other related duties as assigned.