The University of Texas at Austin
Admissions Counselor I - Office of Admissions
The University of Texas at Austin, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job Posting Title:
Admissions Counselor I - Office of AdmissionsHiring Department:
Office of AdmissionsPosition Open To:
All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours:
40FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptEarliest Start Date:
Sep 03, 2024Position Duration:
Expected to ContinueLocation:
HOUSTON, TXJob Details:Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.Purpose:
The position oversees a large, important, demanding territory within the Houston region and therefore requires an Admission Counselor specifically to meet the needs. Without this, the Houston Admissions team would not be able to actively recruit prospective students and provide the utmost customer service to our prospective students, parents, and counselors in our demanding areas.Responsibilities:Communicate with and engage prospective students throughout the college selections, admissions, and enrollment process on an individual basis via phone, email, and in-person meetings.Drive personal vehicle, rental vehicle, or university vehicle to accomplish tasks.Maintain strong relationships with high school, district, alumni, community stakeholders, business, and educational contacts in assigned territory.Conduct presentations on the undergraduate experience, value of a degree, and admission process of The University of Texas at Austin.Represent the university at regional, school, and community college fairs and programs.Travel frequently to and throughout assigned territory to implement recruitment strategy.Serve as file reviewer for admission.Meet numeric, chronological, and qualitative reading goals and participate in scholarship award process.Using strategic planning, data, and assessments to understand assigned territory, plan and coordinate all aspects of general high school and student-based outreach and recruitment activities.Work towards advancing the goals of the Office of Admissions.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree. Experience providing customer service. Experience using Microsoft Office and standard office equipment. Experience in preparing and conducting presentations. Experience assisting or counseling students. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional demeanor. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred Qualifications:Bilingual in Spanish and English. More than two years of customer service experience. Admissions experience and/or experience working with students on a university or college campus.Driving Required:
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence.Salary Range:
$43,000Working Conditions:May work in extreme temperaturesMay work around standard office conditionsRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationUse of manual dexterityLifting and movingRequired Materials:Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportant:
You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting.Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires.Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
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Admissions Counselor I - Office of AdmissionsHiring Department:
Office of AdmissionsPosition Open To:
All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours:
40FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptEarliest Start Date:
Sep 03, 2024Position Duration:
Expected to ContinueLocation:
HOUSTON, TXJob Details:Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.Purpose:
The position oversees a large, important, demanding territory within the Houston region and therefore requires an Admission Counselor specifically to meet the needs. Without this, the Houston Admissions team would not be able to actively recruit prospective students and provide the utmost customer service to our prospective students, parents, and counselors in our demanding areas.Responsibilities:Communicate with and engage prospective students throughout the college selections, admissions, and enrollment process on an individual basis via phone, email, and in-person meetings.Drive personal vehicle, rental vehicle, or university vehicle to accomplish tasks.Maintain strong relationships with high school, district, alumni, community stakeholders, business, and educational contacts in assigned territory.Conduct presentations on the undergraduate experience, value of a degree, and admission process of The University of Texas at Austin.Represent the university at regional, school, and community college fairs and programs.Travel frequently to and throughout assigned territory to implement recruitment strategy.Serve as file reviewer for admission.Meet numeric, chronological, and qualitative reading goals and participate in scholarship award process.Using strategic planning, data, and assessments to understand assigned territory, plan and coordinate all aspects of general high school and student-based outreach and recruitment activities.Work towards advancing the goals of the Office of Admissions.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree. Experience providing customer service. Experience using Microsoft Office and standard office equipment. Experience in preparing and conducting presentations. Experience assisting or counseling students. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional demeanor. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred Qualifications:Bilingual in Spanish and English. More than two years of customer service experience. Admissions experience and/or experience working with students on a university or college campus.Driving Required:
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence.Salary Range:
$43,000Working Conditions:May work in extreme temperaturesMay work around standard office conditionsRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationUse of manual dexterityLifting and movingRequired Materials:Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportant:
You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting.Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires.Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
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