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Admissions Recruiter, M. Davies College of Business

🇺🇸 Houston, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $40K - $47K

💻 Enrollment

🗓️ July 21st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is hiring an Admissions Recruiter for the M. Davies College of Business. The role involves recruiting prospective students by promoting the university and its academic programs, managing recruitment territories, and participating in outreach activities to increase student enrollment.

Highlights

  • Recruit and assist prospective students, promoting the university and academic programs.
  • Manage an assigned territory of high schools and colleges to boost inquiries and applicants.
  • Monitor student progress and maintain up-to-date recruitment records and reports.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to provide admissions support and communications.
  • Plan and participate in outreach events, college fairs, and recruitment activities.
  • Establish connections with community organizations to expand the applicant pool.
  • Salary range: $39,923 - $46,910 annually.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience.
  • Must hold a valid, current driver's license and be able to conduct field-based recruitment (approximately 85% travel).
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills are essential.

Admissions Recruiter, M. Davies College of Business Full Description


 | Department: M Davies College of Business
| Salary: $39,923 - $46,910
| Description: Job Summary The Admissions Recruiter supports enrollment efforts by providing admissions information to prospective students and recruiting for admission into the university.Duties Recruits and assists with enrolling prospective students by promoting the university and its academic program offerings Manages an assigned territory of high schools and/or colleges and recruitment sources to ensure that there is a robust increase in inquiries and applicant pools from term to term Monitors the progress of students in assigned territories in relation to admissions and enrollment; maintains and shares up-to date student caseload reports and records Collaborates with colleagues to ensure that prospective students receive regular communications, counsel, and support regarding admission Participates and collaborates in the planning of outreach activities and special events Establishes and maintains contact with various community-based organizations to establish opportunities for expanding the applicant pool Distributes recruitment information to prospective students; organizes, maintains, and promotes admissions and scholarship information Represents the university at college and career fairs, conventions, and student recruitment eventsMarginal Duties Performs other duties as assigned May perform tasks related to a specific collegeSupervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports: NoneDelegation of Work: N/ASupervision Given: N/AQualifications Required Education: Bachelor's DegreeRequired Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of related job experienceLicense/Certification: Must maintain a valid, current driver's licensePreferred Qualifications NoneKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge: Knowledge of the enrollment process at UHD, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practicesSkills: Strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Good customer service skillsAbilities: Ability to build a rapport with prospective students Ability to manage an assigned territory of high schools Ability to represent UHD at high schools and at career fairs Ability to work with a team Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse communityWork Location and Physical Demands Primary Work Location: Spends a minimum of 85% of time conducting field-based recruitment efforts and the remaining time in campus-based effortsPhysical Demands: Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements and has minimal exposure to physical risks. Must be able to stand for periods of time when speaking to students in scheduled visits (50%), sitting (20%), walking (10%). Must be able to lift up to 10lbs, carry up to 50lbs, and pull up to 10lbs. Must be able to drive within a high school territory.
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