Regional Admissions Counselor – Houston/DFW Area

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Represent Stony Brook University from a home office located in the greater Houston or Dallas/Fort Worth areas, overseeing the entire Texas territory.

• Assist senior admissions leaders in crafting and enhancing recruitment strategies to boost enrollment.

• Collaborate with internal and external university partner offices on student recruitment and retention activities.

• Travel to and represent the University at college fairs, high school visits, community college visits, and outreach programs.

• Establish relationships with school counselors, CBO advisors, and other educational representatives.

• Develop territory outreach plans utilizing in-person, virtual, email, phone, and traditional follow-up methods.

• Support targeted recruitment initiatives, including alumni engagement, student development and volunteer programs, electronic communications, recruitment technologies, parent engagement, fly-in programs, counselor tours, and advisory boards.

• Interact with students, families, school counselors, IECs, and university partner offices regarding admissions and enrollment procedures and policies.

• Provide university and program information sessions throughout the admissions cycle in both in-person and virtual formats.

• Coordinate targeted recruitment programs, projects, and events on campus, off-campus, and virtually.

• Engage with state and regional admission associations and recruitment networks.

• Analyze territory performance data and reports, recommending follow-up actions as necessary.

• Evaluate admissions applications holistically and make recommendations for domestic, transfer, international, honors, and other special populations.

• Conduct follow-up to enhance application completion and yield rates.

• Perform additional duties or projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher).

• One (1) year of full-time professional experience in a college or university environment.

• Proficient in technology, office software, and communication systems.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

• Motor vehicle record must be free from major violations or a pattern of recurring violations.

• Preferred experience in admissions counseling and recruitment.

• Preferred background in reviewing applications for admission and making admission recommendations.

• Preferred experience working with diverse populations and independently.

• Preferred knowledge of higher education technology platforms, such as SLATE.

• Preferred experience in program planning, implementation, assessment, and innovation.

• Resume/CV and cover letter required.

• Unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

• Must be available to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends throughout the year.

• Willingness to travel, including extended periods of multiple weeks.

🏝️ Benefits

• $4,150 UUP annual location pay, distributed biweekly.

• Eligible for overtime provisions under the FLSA.

• Home office-based work arrangement.

• Full-time appointment.

• Comprehensive rewards offered by Stony Brook University.