Enrollment Counselor I
Department: Undergraduate Admissions
Salary: $ 36,294 - $ 48,997
Description:
Job Summary
The Enrollment Counselor II assists with developing and implementing strategies that address, maintain, and improve admission rates and increase enrollment numbers at the university.
Duties
- Manages the Admissions department email account, responding promptly to emails daily, and processing student documentation that is received
- Processes admissions application documents, reviewing for completeness, and maintaining records appropriately; uses relevant software to analyze application information and check for errors
- Conducts UHD Welcome Center presentations and school visits to assist students with the UHD enrollment process and to increase enrollment numbers
- Provides PeopleSoft Campus Solutions implementation suggestions and guidance specific to the Admissions modules
- Represents the university at college and career fairs, conventions, and other events
Marginal Duties
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports:
- Supervises student workers
Delegation of Work:
- Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)
Supervision Given:
- Supervises the work of student employees
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the enrollment policies and procedures at the university, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
- Knowledge of student counseling
- Knowledge of student recruitment practices and techniques.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good customer service skills
- Good presentation skills
Abilities:
- Ability to build a rapport with prospective students
- Ability to type 60wpm
- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
Work Location and Physical Demands
Primary Work Location:
- Works in an office environment
Physical Demands:
- Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
- Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
- May have occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions and/or extreme temperatures
- Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30lbs may be required
Qualifications
Required Education:
Required Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience
License/Certification:
Preferred Qualifications
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.