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Job Description
We are currently seeking an Admissions Advisor who will advance the institutions proud tradition of excellence in academics student life and community service.
JOB SUMMARY
The Admissions Advisor assists in developing and implementing student recruitment and outreach designed to meet enrollment goals in targeted geographic areas and specific student populations; maintain an ongoing presence in assigned Independent School Districts (ISDs) and neighboring communitybased organizations; strategize on opportunities to enhance recruitment efforts and implements identified strategies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Recruit students in compliance with HCCs NonDiscrimination Policy; recruit high school junior and senior students for various dual credit courses.
Foster relationships with assigned ISDs be the primary contact between the College and high school counselors/students for the onboarding of students.
Assess and promptly respond to the needs and concerns of prospective students applicants and parents through various communication mediums.
Establish a recruitment plan to continuously fill the prospective and applicant student pipeline; increase the conversion rate(s) of graduating high school students and other student pipelines.
Collaborate with various departments to assist students in completing checklist items; communicate with the student pipeline to move across to enrollment.
Establish and maintain a thorough knowledge of all programs at the College including but not limited to the academic workforce adult education and noncredit programs.
Provide detailed information regarding career and pathways planning admissions and enrollment processes.
Lead and facilitate information sessions and sessions on admissions requirements for internal and prospective students virtually and in person.
Work closely with specific departments on recruitment initiatives; attend recruitment functions of high schools colleges community fairs partner events.
Develop a network with external businesses churches and other agencies to promote HCC programs.
Host recruiting fairs and similar outreach events throughout the year to attract new students to HCC; support Mobile Go recruitment activities and District sponsored Outreach and Recruitment events.
Maintain an accurate log within the CRM of personal touchpoints and engagement activities with prospective and applicants.
Identify and coordinate assessment procedures for individuals entering HCC programs.
Manage a caseload of prospects and applicants; generate and distribute recruitment reports via the CRM.
Collaborate with the Office of Public Information to develop marketing materials.
Prepare the colleges admission staff and COEs utilizing presentation and promotional materials COEs for college recruitment fairs conferences and related outreach events.
Perform other duties tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree required.
- 3 years directly related experience working with a diverse population preferred.
- Higher Education work experience preferred
- Experience with a CRM product preferred
- Experience with PeopleSoft Banner or other student systems preferred
Licensing & Certification
- Valid Texas Driver License
Special Skills
- MS Office Programs
- Information Management Systems
- Excellent interpersonal and oratorical skills
- Use data to make informed decisions
Competencies
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Accepting Responsibility
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- Acting with Integrity
- Thinking Critically
- Managing Change
- Communicating Effectively
Working Conditions
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215
The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is an openadmission public institution of higher education offering a highquality affordable education for academic advancement workforce training career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. Were proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Schools Commission on Colleges we offer 300 associate degree and certificate programs to 75000 students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting retaining and motivating the best employees.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive administrative financial or something else youll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cuttingedge academic and career tools it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourthlargest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies second only to New York Citys 55.
- 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall aftertaxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a majorleague sports town and dont forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed yearround.
- Worldrenowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its firstrate health care system with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nations top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and youre ready to join an amazing team please apply right away.
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race color religion sex gender identity and expression national origin age disability sexual orientation or veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
- Osvaldo Gomez Director EEO/Compliance Title IX Coordinator
- Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
- PO Box 667517
- Houston TX 77266
- 713.718.8271 or
HCC values its employees and their contributions promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity innovation and creativity and inclusion.
Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
