Regional Admissions Counselor - Houston Area

Lamar University - Beaumont; Beaumont (TX); Remote; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Regional Admissions Counselor, where you'll play a pivotal role in guiding prospective students through their educational journey. This remote position allows you to engage with students and families, promoting diverse programs and ensuring enrollment goals are met. You'll utilize your presentation skills and creativity to develop recruitment strategies while collaborating with local high schools and organizations. If you're passionate about education and making a difference in students' lives, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant university community committed to accessibility and lifelong learning.

Benefits

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

100% tuition coverage for employees and dependents

Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective students through various methods and strategies.
• Facilitate the admission process and provide pre-admission advisement.
• Attend events and collaborate with high schools and other organizations.

Skills

Presentation and public speaking

Effective communication

Time management

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Combination of college credit and applicable experience

Tools

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

Job description

Regional Admissions Counselor - Houston Area

Position Title: Regional Admissions Counselor - Houston Area

FTE: 1.0

Position Type: Staff

Department: Office of Admissions

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 remote position 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.
• Facilitate the pre-admission, conversion, admission, and enrollment process through various sales methods and recruitment strategies, including automated and personalized communication, high school visits, pre-screened cold calling, and presentations.
• Attend events and make presentations to communicate with prospective 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.
• Assist all prospective students and their families while on call with the ApplyTexas Application, Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA), and other pre-college preparation requirements and questions.
• Train and mentor new Admissions Counselors and Regional Admissions Counselors throughout their first recruitment cycle through one-on-ones, team meetings, chat availability, and shadowing opportunities.
• Work 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 Cardinal View, Admitted Student Day, Cardinal Sendoffs, and Internal Staff Conferences.

Key Competencies: (KSAs – Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

• Presentation and public speaking.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Demonstrated time management, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Tact and judgment 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:

• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses, and/or eligible dependents.
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Experience recruiting 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.

Salary: $41,809 - $54,352

Application Information:

Posting Date: 04/21/2025

Close Date: 05/09/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003?
• * Do you have a bachelor’s degree, or a combination of college credit and applicable higher education experience while actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree?
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

• Miscellaneous

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