Job description
Position Information
Posting Number
20112559
Position Title
Admissions Counselor- HOUSTON #499621, #495073
FTE
1.00
Position Type
Staff
Department
Office of Admissions
Position Summary Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
About This Role:
Lamar University admissions counselors are responsible for recruiting prospective students by promoting Lamar University programs to undergraduate students, pre-admission advisement and matriculation to ensure enrollment goals are met. This position will live and work in the Houston, Texas area and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Student Recruitment.
What You’ll Do – Position Duties
Lamar University admissions counselors are responsible for recruiting prospective students by promoting Lamar University programs to undergraduate students, pre-admission advisement and matriculation to ensure enrollment goals are met. This position will live and work in the Houston, Texas area and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Student Recruitment.
What You’ll Do – Position Duties
As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:
- This position requires some work outside traditional business hours including evenings and weekends at various times throughout the year
- Recruit prospective students by providing accurate and timely pre-admission advisement to prospective students, parents, families, and other members of the public
- Providing knowledgeable and professional representation of Lamar University with students in groups, one-on-one, and during on and off campus events to increase community awareness
- Working directly with area high schools, technical centers, businesses, and other constituencies in activities designed to prepare students for college and enrollment at LU.
- Facilitating the pre-admission and conversion process through various sales methods to include, but not limited to: automated and personalized communication, high school visits, pre-screened cold calling, presentations, etc.
- Assisting prospective students, and their families with the ApplyTexas Application, Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) and other pre-college preparation requirements
- Maintaining and expanding prospective student recruitment through lead generation, prospect guidance, and matriculation assistance
- Researching prospective student history, following through on leads, and maintaining records on assigned recruiting territory.
- Attending events and making presentations to communicate with prospective students and their parents to promote Lamar University and its programs
- Evaluating prospective student needs and building productive relationships by providing individualized assistance with educational goal identification, program selection, payment/financial aid planning, and paths degree and/or certificate completion
- Corresponding professionally with students offering advice, resources, or referral to other campus resources
- Advising the Assistant Director of Student Recruitment on significant matters and supporting other members of the team in meeting goals and expectation
- Contributes information and supports team efforts by accomplishing goals, monitoring competition and reactions from prospective students
- Addressing issues and inquiries from prospective students, parents, families, and other members of the public in a timely and professional manner
- Participating in staff development programs and campus functions. Make recommendations regarding the web site and publications to promote campus visit programs
- Work with recruitment leadership to develop communication plans as a follow-up to campus visits
- Attend various functions that merit Lamar University’s attendance (i.e., scholarship award ceremonies)
- Preforms all other essential duties as assigned
Who We Are:
Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits – Job Perks:
At Lamar University one of the ways, we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent
- Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
What You’ll Need to Succeed – Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
EEO Statement
Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Veteran's Preference Statement
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Preferred Qualifications
Security Sensitive Statement
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary
$35,568 - $39,140
Work Hours
Posting Date
02/13/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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