Manages the recruitment efforts of first-time-in-college freshman. Oversees the activities of the staff in planning, goal-setting, and other facets of freshman recruiting activities.

1. Supervises and trains staff providing recruitment, counseling and admission advising to prospective freshman students.
2. Develops innovative programs and initiatives to reach prospective students and works toward campus enrollment goals as they relate to academic achievement, equity, inclusion, and diversity.
3. Participates in the application file review for select applicants and ensures compliance with all federal, state and university regulations.
4. Builds collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and academic colleges and other university constituents to develop and implement coordinated recruitment services and objectives.
5. Provides training and guidance to department and college personnel regarding recruitment initiatives.
6. May travel globally to high schools and community organizations to recruit students on behalf of the university.
7. Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding national and regional recruitment trends as well as issues unique to University of Houston.
8. Participates in the revision and maintenance of policies, procedures and desk manuals for admissions.
9. May prepare office publications and reports including newsletters, website updates, and office brochures, as well as budgets and statistical reports.
Serves on various administrative committees and represents the university on external committees. Represents the department at events as needed. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EEO/AA

Qualifications

Bachelors and 3 years experience

Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Education will not be considered in lieu of experience.
Experience will not be considered in lieu of education.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following:

• Higher Education or K12 Teaching/College Counseling experience. 
• Service leadership skills including mutual respect, active listening, and responsiveness. 
• Must be a multi-tasker, extremely organized, and have the ability to work in a face-paced, high-pressure environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures. 
• Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents. 
• Counseling skills and/or academic advising experience. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 

The following documents are required:

• Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting. 
• Resume 
• Salary History 
• Transcript 
• Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors. 

NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references. References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 

About University of Houston

Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is the leading public research university in the vibrant international city of Houston. Each year, we educate more than 40,750 students in more than 300 undergraduate and graduate academic programs, on campus and online. UH awards more than 8,000 degrees annually, with more than 200,000 alumni. UH is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university.

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