Admissions Advisor I

About the role

Represents the University of Houston Undergraduate Admissions office to the public community through on-campus activities, in the surrounding communities in Houston, and throughout Texas as needed. Serves as a liaison to local high schools and community colleges and conducts interactive outreach through various channels of communication.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison to local high schools and community colleges and conducts interactive outreach through various channels of communication.
• Provides information to prospective students and advises applicants regarding the academic programs offered by the University or a specific department, including requirements for admission and retention through graduation.
• Answers inbound phone and email inquiries to prospective students and stakeholders.
• Provides general information to students.
• Affords assistance with campus visit events, campus tours, and special on-campus recruiting activities.
• Affords assistance with analyzing and processing admission applications, change of major forms, term changes, and serves on the individual review committee.
• Maintains student files updated throughout their admission process and makes changes to records as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains contact with the business, educational, and general community sectors to discuss and outline proper planning and procedure as they relate to recruitment and retention.
• Recruits high school and community college students on and off-campus.
• Conducts recruitment and campus visit presentations at special events.
• Affords assistance with recruitment territory management and visits to high schools and community colleges.

Requirements

Higher Education experience, especially in undergraduate admissions. Service leadership skills including mutual respect, active listening, and responsiveness. Must be a multi-tasker, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures. Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following:

• Higher Education experience, especially in undergraduate admissions.
• Service leadership skills including mutual respect, active listening, and responsiveness.
• Must be a multi-tasker, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

Higher Education experience, especially in undergraduate admissions. Service leadership skills including mutual respect, active listening, and responsiveness. Must be a multi-tasker, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures. Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$34,600.00 - $38,950.00

Schedule

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