Coordinator, Graduate Admissions

Department : Graduate & International Admissions Salary : $47,731 - $57,277

Job Summary

The Coordinator, Graduate Admissions promotes the University's graduate programs and facilitates the enrollment of students. The position is responsible for recruiting and retaining graduate students in collaboration with the colleges. Communicates with prospective graduate services and participates in activities involving projection of the University's image to the public.

Duties

• Develops, coordinates and executes recruitment plans, campaigns and events to promote the university's graduate programs
• Assists in implementing all phases of graduate recruitment and increases graduate enrollment
• Establishes relationships with corporate, governmental, educational and other organizational and professional associations
• Works with colleges to gain understanding of graduate programs
• Establishes contacts with prospective, current, and former students
• Maintains student records

Marginal Duties

Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports :

None

Delegation of Work :

N / A

Supervision Given :

N / A

Qualifications

Required Education :

Bachelor's degree

Required Experience :

Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience

Experience in recruitment or sales, student information systems, and higher education.

License / Certification :

None Required

Preferred Qualifications

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge :

Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position

Skills :

Candidates must have strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities :

Ability to travel

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location :

Spends most of the time conducting field-based recruitment efforts and the remaining time in campus-based efforts.

Physical Demands :

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements

Position is physically comfortable;

Individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.