Created/Revised: 01/15/10
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
| DATE: January 15, 2010 | REQUISITION: 5628 |
| TITLE: Out-of-State Admissions Counselor Coordinator (Part-time, Temporary, Non-benefit Eligible) | HIRING SALARY: $1,671 - $2,500/Month (At 19 hours per week) |
| DEPT: Undergraduate Admissions | CLOSING DATE: January 25, 2010 or when filled |
EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Bachelor's degree in related field with five (5) years experience in an educational setting. Knowledge of recruitment activities, admissions' policies, and university procedures would be helpful. Or a combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities.
NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Responsible for translating the goals and values of the University to all categories of prospective students. Participates in those activities involving the projection of the University's image to the public, assisting the out-of-state student's transition into the University, keeping the University aware of changing characteristics of the out-of-state students, and securing for the University the students who can best profit from the educational opportunities offered by the University.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for participating in the total academic student recruiting program. Visits high schools, junior/community colleges, organizations, etc. as required, as part of the total student recruiting effort in California. Assists academic departments in the recruitment of students by forwarding names of prospective students interested in their area. Assists in identifying and contacting academically superior students. Provides telephone calls and follow-ups to prospective students. Assists in developing marketing techniques for the recruitment of students and marketing the SHSU brand in California. Assists in coordinating campus visit requests and tours of the campus by potential students and parents. Performs other related duties as assigned.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:
Computer skills strongly desirable. Prospective students, parents, alumni, other state agencies and officials, junior/community college officials, and high schools and their officials. Position will require extensive travel. Applicants familiar with the pubic/private schools, community college and university education system in California are highly desirable. Applicants possessing current contacts in high schools, community colleges and educational organizations are encouraged to apply. The incumbent must be reliable, personable, and exhibit a positive image for the department and University. Must also possess the ability to communicate effectively with a varied range of visitors and work in a "high traffic" area with several distractions.
* This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefit eligible position in California (19 hours per week for 8 months).
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