University of Houston-Downtown Jobs (2)

Description

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to one day per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Hourly Rate : $19.20 / hr. or higher, commensurate with experience and / or education

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 recruitment sources to ensure that there is a robust increase in inquiries and applicant pools from term to term
• Monitors students' progress in assigned territories concerning admissions and enrollment
• Maintains and shares up-to-date student caseload reports and records
• Collaborates with colleagues to ensure 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 events

MARGINAL DUTIES

Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge :

Knowledge of the enrollment process at UHD and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices

Skills :

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good customer service skills

Abilities :

• 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 community

WORK 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 efforts

Physical Demands :

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment that 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%), or walking (10%)
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs, carry up to 50 lbs, and pull up to 10 lbs
• Must be able to drive within a high school territory

EEO / AA

Qualifications

Required Education :

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience :

Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience

License / Certification :

• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license

Adjunct, Finance-(ADJ000717)Adjunct- FinanceDepartment Name : D0015 Finance & Mgmt Info Systems

Description

Official transcripts will be required from candidates considered for hire.

The Finance and Management Information Systems department of the Marilyn Davies College of Business at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is seeking applicants for Adjunct positions in Finance.

All areas in Finance will be considered.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Finance, have a demonstrated potential for instructional excellence, and maintain his or her credentials.

EEO / AA

Qualifications

• Candidates for this position must hold, at minimum, a Master’s degree or MBA in Finance or a related area and be currently employed in a finance position.
• Candidates with a

The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown.

Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future.

Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor’s and 11 master’s degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges : Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology.

UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD’s students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston’s University and an Anchor Institution for the region.

UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented.

Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state.

Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college.

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria.

Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Woodlands.

The University of Houston-Downtown is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

UHD is committed to equal opportunity and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, genetic information, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, except where such distinction is required by law.

Required Attachments by Candidate : Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter / Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, Unofficial Transcripts