Job Status : Exempt

Reports To: Assistant Director of Undergraduate Recruitment

Position Summary

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for administering all aspects of the college search and admissions process with prospective students within an assigned recruitment territory and/or population. The Admissions Counselor recruits high school and transfer students to HBU.

Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains relationships with prospective students, families, counselors, and teachers regarding academic programs offered.
• Provides information about HBU programs, culture, mission, and life on campus with prospective high school and transfer students.
• Engages prospective and applied students through steady communication via email, mail, social media, and by phone.
• Ensures that recruitment goals are met regarding applications, acceptances, and enrolled students.
• Coordinates special recruitment events.
• Articulates the University’s mission to a variety of publics, acting as a liaison between HBU and area college counselors/administrators, students, parents, alumni, corporations and/or governmental agencies.
• Explains admissions and financial aid processes to prospective students.
• Develops and implements specific recruitment projects and management tasks as assigned.
• Initiates, plans, and executes special projects in conjunction with the goals and objectives of the department.
• Completes routine reports related to recruitment, projections, conversions, personal schedule, travel, special programs, and/or expense reports.
• Maintains current knowledge of the HBU’s academic, spiritual, recreational, social, extra-curricular, and financial aid programs, and communicates this information to prospective students.
• Will be cross-trained in enrollment processes for other student populations and cover appointments as needed.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of Slate, CRM, Banner, and other university systems preferred.
• Demonstrated success in a goal oriented environment.
• High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Working conditions and environment:

• There is considerable amount of travel required of this position.
• This position requires working a flexible schedule that will include evening and weekend work.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move objects up to 25lbs.
• Must be able to occasionally stand for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to occasionally walk reasonable distances.

Additional Information:

Houston Baptist 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 which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

**Disclaimer**

Background checks are performed on every new hire. 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.