Admissions Counselor - Houston Regional

Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University in Houston seeks a Recruiter to represent TTU at high school and community college programs in the Houston area and guide students through the admissions process. Responsibilities include coordinating visit schedules, managing regional recruitment activities, and helping to achieve enrollment goals.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination, and is eligible to drive TTU vehicles with a valid license and two years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with one year related experience, or a five-year combination of education/experience.
• Eligibility to drive TTU vehicles, with a valid U.S. driver's license and two years driving experience.
• Experience in recruitment or admissions preferred; bilingual in Spanish/English a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent TTU at high school and community college events in the Houston area.
• Recruiting and advising students through the admissions process.
• Set up and implement visit schedules for area high schools in assigned area.
• Manage regional recruitment activities; plan, supervise and implement recruitment receptions and programs.
• Prepare budgets for these events.
• Attract quality applicants to achieve stated enrollment goals.

Skills

Recruiting

Advising

Public relations

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the University

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

Major/Essential Functions

• Represent Texas Tech University at high school and community college day/night programs in the Houston area.
• Recruiting and advising students through the admissions process.
• Set up and implement visit schedules for area high schools in assigned area.
• Manage regional recruitment activities; plan, supervise and implement recruitment receptions and programs.
• Prepare budgets for these events.
• Attract quality applicants to achieve stated enrollment goals

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus one year related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience to equal five years.
This position requires eligibility to drive TTU vehicles, including a valid U.S. driver license and two years of driving experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in recruitment or admissions desirable. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred. Public Relations experience.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.