• Job Description

  Req#: 3015

  Position Summary

  The admission counselor is an entry-level officer at Rice University, a highly selective research institution in the heart of Houston, Texas. Reporting to a deputy director, this individual will primarily be focused on the recruitment and evaluation of undergraduate prospects and learning the work of the enrollment division. In addition, the admission counselor will have some project management responsibilities. Such projects may include but are not limited to recruitment programs and outreach, counselor engagement, student staff training, and development, etc. Finally, the admission counselor will interact with their supervisor regularly to deliver updates on their work and collaborate with others. Knowledge of Rice University and/or experience in a higher education environment is desired.

  This is a term-limited position that will end on June 30, 2024.

  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree

  Essential Functions

  • Entry-level management of a specific recruitment territory and engagement in all aspects of recruitment, evaluation, selection, yield, measurement, and planning to ensure the development of a geographic pipeline to Rice
  • Conducts informational sessions
  • Establishes and maintains strong relationships with counselors
  • Evaluates applications and suggests recommendations on selection utilizing the committee-based-evaluation process
  • Under general supervision works with other members of the admission staff on projects related to recruitment, evaluation and selection, marketing and communications, access and inclusion, on-campus programming, alumni engagement, staff training, and staff development as assigned
  • May assist and collaborate with supervisor on year-over-year planning, process, and project management
  • Ensures compliance with federal and state laws concerning college admission, FERPA, and affirmative action
  • Responds to inquiries timely providing accurate information
  • Performs all other duties as assigned

  Skills Required

  • Interpersonal skills that demonstrate professionalism, relatability, and collegiality
  • Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and customer service skills
  • Strong reading comprehension and ability to make distinctions among competitive applicants
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office suite including Excel and Access
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  Preferred Qualifications

  • 6-months experience with familiarity of higher education
  • Employment in higher education administration or secondary school teaching.
  • Experience managing student volunteers/campus programs.

  Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits

  Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University

  Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

  Faculty and staff are expected (but not required) to have completed a full vaccination series for COVID-19 (currently defined as full course COVID-19 Vaccine (typically two shots of a WHO-approved COVID-19 Vaccine or one J&J) and a COVID-19 booster. Rice does not require documentation for COVID 19 vaccination at this time for faculty and staff. More information can be found here: https://coronavirus.rice.edu/policies

• About the company

  Rice University is a comprehensive research university in Houston, Texas.

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