Admitting Manager Jobs in Pointblank, TX (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition
202600225S
Title
Admissions Counselor - Transfer Recruitment
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category
Professional
Department
Admissions Recruitment
Division
Division of Enrollment
Open Date
07/27/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's degree in a related field. No experience required. Experience in admissions, student recruitment, enrollment services, student affairs, sales, marketing, or a related area is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Serves as an on-campus admissions counselor focused on the recruitment and enrollment of prospective transfer students. Guides students from initial inquiry through enrollment by providing individualized support, developing relationships with community colleges and transfer-serving partners, and implementing data-informed recruitment and communication strategies. Supports the University's enrollment goals by helping transfer students successfully navigate the admissions and enrollment process.
Primary Responsibilities
Develops and implements recruitment strategies focused on prospective transfer students. Recruits prospective transfer students through community college visits, transfer fairs, campus visits, classroom presentations, community events, individual appointments, and virtual outreach. Builds and maintains relationships with community college administrators, advisors, faculty, transfer centers, counselors, and other transfer-serving partners. Provides prospective students and families with information regarding admission requirements, application procedures, transcript requirements, transferable coursework, academic programs, scholarships, financial aid, orientation, housing, and student life. Reviews assigned undergraduate transfer applications and makes admission decisions in accordance with University policies and procedures. Communicates proactively with prospective and admitted transfer students through telephone calls, email, text messaging, presentations, and CRM communication campaigns. Conducts individual and group appointments to help transfer students understand admission requirements, enrollment steps, and available University resources. Maintains accurate records of student interactions, recruitment activities, and event outcomes within the University's CRM and other enrollment systems. Monitors transfer recruitment activity, application progression, enrollment funnel performance, and other key performance indicators. Assists with the planning and implementation of transfer recruitment and yield programs, including transfer information sessions, admitted student events, campus visit programs, Preview Days, Saturday@Sam, and other admissions events. Collaborates with academic colleges, advising, financial aid, orientation, registrar personnel, and other campus departments to support transfer student recruitment and enrollment. Supports broader University recruitment programs and admissions activities as needed. Represents Sam Houston State University professionally and provides responsive, student-centered service. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with prospective students, families, community college personnel, and University partners. Must possess strong organizational and time-management skills and be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment. The ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is preferred.
The position requires regular travel to community colleges, transfer fairs, recruitment programs, and other events. Evening and weekend work may be required. Because driving is an essential function of the position, the selected candidate must possess a valid Texas driver's license and maintain a driving record acceptable to the University's insurance carrier. A driving record check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.
The position is based on the Huntsville campus and primarily supports the recruitment and enrollment of prospective transfer students. The incumbent may also assist with general admissions recruitment, campus programs, and coverage needs based on University priorities.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47999
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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