Online Admissions Counselor

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate all admissions, academic, and administrative policies advising the student on necessary next steps.
• Aid students in setting short-term goals and follow-up with students.
• Utilize working knowledge of all university resources and the ability to appropriately communicate necessary information to prospective students.
• Assist a student while utilizing several resources simultaneously.
• Provide accurate information to prospective students as they consider their education opportunities with HCU.
• Utilize university resources to track student progress and identify outcomes.
• Provide customer service and support to prospective, new, and matriculated students.
• Utilize proactive outreach strategies to build strong working relationships with student population.
• Respond to emails and/or phone calls within 24 business hours with the goal of same day.
• Perform special projects and temporary duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• College degree from an accredited college/university.
• 3 years of experience in education related field preferred but not required.
• Must have a good work ethic and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must work effectively with others.
• Must have excellent organizational, project, and time management skills.
• Must adhere and support of the Houston Christian University statement of belief as required by the Preamble of the By-Laws of the university.
• Must be able to work efficiently and accurately under tight deadlines.
• Must be able to quickly learn and use specific business software and hardware.
• Must be able to lift or move objects up to 25 lbs. – occasionally.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to stand for an extended period – occasionally.
• Must be able to bend or stoop – occasionally.
• Must be able to climb or reach overhead – occasionally.
• Must be able to communicate via speech, hearing and sight – frequently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.