Admission Counselor

About the role

The admission counselor is an entry-level officer at Rice University, a highly selective research institution in Houston, Texas. Reporting to a deputy director, this individual will primarily focus on the recruitment and evaluation of undergraduate prospects and learning the work of the enrollment division. The admission counselor will have some project management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Entry-level management of a specific recruitment territory and engagement in all aspects of recruitment, evaluation, selection, yield, measurement, and planning to ensure the development of a geographic pipeline to Rice
• Conducts informational sessions
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with students, counselors, families, and community-based organizations
• Evaluates applications and suggests recommendations on selection utilizing the committee-based evaluation process
• Works with other members of the admission staff on projects related to recruitment; evaluation and selection; marketing and communications; access and institutional excellence; on-campus programming; alumni engagement; staff training; and staff development, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• 1+ years’ experience
• In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent reading comprehension and attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Highly organized with effective time management skills
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate admissions processes and programs
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships
• High level of proficiency in MS Office suite and Google Suite
• Confident and effective presentation skills

Preferences

• Employment in higher education administration or secondary school teaching
• Interpersonal skills that demonstrate professionalism, relatability, and collegiality
• High level of proficiency in MS Office suite and Google Suite
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Workplace Requirements

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration, with a minimum of 3 days on campus after the six-month probationary period. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range

$50,000-$52,000 annually, dependent on experience and qualifications. Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

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