Position Information Posting Number 20112944 Position Title Regional Admissions Counselor – Houston FTE 1.0 Position Type Staff Department Office of Admissions Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function About This Role:Lamar University Regional 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 is a remoteposition and will live in the Greater Houston area and reports directly to one of the Assistant Directors of Admissions – Recruitment.What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:
Recruit prospective freshman students by providing accurate and timely pre-admission
advisement to prospective students, parents, families, and other members of the public
Facilitating the pre-admission and conversion process through various sales methods and
recruitment strategies to include, but not limited to automated and personalizedcommunication, community college visits, pre-screened cold calling, presentations, etc
Attending events and making presentations to communicate with prospective transfer
students and their parents to promote Lamar University and its programs
Facilitate and implement recruitment planning and strategies for assigned territories and
recruitment specialty areas based on managed yield data within a database system.
Assisting all prospective students, and their families while on call with the ApplyTexas
Application, Federal Application for Financial Student Aid ( FAFSA ) and other pre-collegepreparation requirements and questions
Train and mentor new Admissions Counselors and Regional Admissions Counselors
throughout their first recruitment cycle through one-on-ones, team meetings, chatavailability, shadowing opportunities, etc.
Working directly with area high schools, technical centers, businesses, and other
constituencies in activities designed to prepare students for college and enrollment at LU
Attend, collaborate, and assist in mandatory recruitment events both on-campus and off
campus, including but not limited to Cardinal View, Admitted Student Day, CardinalSendoffs, Internal Staff Conferences, etc.Key Competencies:
Presentation and public speaking
Ability to work and communicate effectively and respectfully with various populations.
Demonstrated time management, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines
Tact and judgement in obtaining or giving information of a confidential nature
Creative problem-solving and decision making
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, load, and transport recruitment materials, displays, and other equipment up to 35 pounds
Job Conditions:
Extensive travel within Lamar University’s recruitment zones
Regular travel to Lamar University
Evening and weekend hours are required
Who We Are:Lamar University is an 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 where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.Benefits:
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.
To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/insurance.html) Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree OR combination of college credit and applicable higher education experience may be substituted while actively pursuing bachelor’s degree
Valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation that meets state legal requirements for operation of a vehicle
EEO Statement
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity EmployerVeteran'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
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Experience recruiting a varied student population including low socioeconomic ( SES ), first generation, and other groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
Sales experience and familiarity with customer relationship management systems (CRMs), relationship selling, and other sales techniques.
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 $41,809-$54,352 Work Hours Application Information Posting Date 07/17/2024 Close Date 08/02/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions
