• Admissions Counselor - Rio Grande Valley

    Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX)


    Requisition: 202500102S

     

    Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

     

    Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

     

    Department: Admissions Recruitment

    General Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree. No experience required. Knowledge of Sam Houston Student student recruitment activities, admissions policies, and university procedure would be helpful. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.

     

    This position specifically serves the Rio Grande Valley and Coastal Bend regions. Residence is preferably located in South Texas (Brownsville, McAllen, Edinburgh, or surrounding area).

    Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

    Responsible for translating the goals and values of the University to all categories of prospective students. Participates in those activities involving the projection of the University’s image to the public, assisting the student’s transition into the University, keeping the University aware of changing characteristics of students, and securing for the University the students who can best profit from the educational opportunities offered by the University.

    Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

    Participates in the total academic student recruiting program. Visits high schools, junior/ community colleges, organizations, etc. as required, as part of the total student recruiting effort, with the primary focus being those schools in an assigned territory. Provides telephone calls and emails to prospective students and their parents, high school counselors, college and career counselors, and community college advisors. Assists in developing marketing techniques for the recruitment of students. Makes contact with former students and with student organizations to assist in academic recruiting. Assists in coordinating campus visit requests and tours by potential students and parents. Assists with Saturday visitation programs, Orientation events, High School/Community College Counselor Conferences, and any other recruitment-related events as identified by the University. Performs other related duties as assigned.