Admission Counselor

Special Instructions to Applicants:  

All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.     

About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Position Summary:

The admission counselor is an entry-level officer at Rice University, a highly selective research institution in the heart of Houston, Texas. Reporting to a deputy director, this individual will primarily be focused on the recruitment and evaluation of undergraduate prospects and learning the work of the enrollment division. The admission counselor will have some project management responsibility. Such projects may include, but are not limited to, recruitment programs and outreach, counselor engagement, student staff training, and development, etc. The admission counselor will interact with their supervisor regularly to deliver updates on their work and collaborate with others.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Rice University and/or experience in a higher education environment.

Workplace Requirements:

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration, with a minimum of 3 days on campus after the six-month probationary period. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Proposed Hiring Range: $50,000-$52,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• 1 year of experience
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• Must possess (or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license with no more than three moving violations and/or at fault accidents within the past 36 months, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years.
• Travel required

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Good reading comprehension skills
• Good critical thinking skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to learn admission processes and programs
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills

Preferences:

• Employment in higher education administration or secondary school teaching
• Experience managing student volunteers/campus programs
• Interpersonal skills that demonstrate professionalism, relatability, and collegiality
• High level of proficiency in MS Office suite including Excel and Access
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Essential Functions:

• Entry-level management of a specific recruitment territory and engagement in all aspects of recruitment, evaluation, selection, yield, measurement, and planning to ensure the development of a geographic pipeline to Rice
• Conducts informational sessions
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with counselors
• Evaluates applications and suggests recommendations on selection utilizing the committee-based evaluation process
• Under general supervision, works with other members of the admission staff on projects related to recruitment, evaluation and selection, marketing and communications, access and inclusion, on-campus programming, alumni engagement, staff training, and staff development as assigned
• May assist and collaborate with supervisor on year-over-year planning, process, and project management
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws concerning college admission, FERPA, and affirmative action
• Responds to inquiries timely providing accurate information
• Performs all other duties as assigned

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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

Salary : $50,000 - $52,000