University of Houston · 1 day ago
Program Director I- Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership Student Recruitment (Internal Only)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expThe University of Houston is seeking a Program Director I for the Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership. This role involves directing a university program focused on student recruitment, developing strategies to attract prospective students, and managing daily activities of staff to meet program objectives.
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Responsibilities
Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members
Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation
Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program
Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attains objectives
Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs
Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration
Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations
May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Develops and implements student recruitment strategies to attract and enroll prospective students
Develops relationships with high schools, community colleges, community-based organizations, families, and prospective students to support student recruitment and enrollment
Tracks, analyzes, and reports student recruitment and enrollment data using SLATE and other advanced systems to enhance the effectiveness of outreach strategies
Collaborates with the University of Houston’s central offices (e.g., admissions) to review admission decisions and ensure a seamless enrollment process for prospective students
Plans and manages student recruitments events, including tours, open houses, admitted student dinners, summer camps, academic counselor events, etc
Promotes academic programs, including online programs, through advertising, presentations, and outreach campaigns
Manages communication with prospective students via email, phone, and in-person advising, and conducts tours of the C. N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership to promote the College and its programs
Collaborates with internal departments (communications, marketing), senior leadership, faculty, staff, and student organizations
Supervises C. N. Hilton College Ambassadors student organization
Trains and supervises student recruitment staff
Qualification
Required
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline
Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience
Develops and implements student recruitment strategies to attract and enroll prospective students
Develops relationships with high schools, community colleges, community-based organizations, families, and prospective students to support student recruitment and enrollment
Tracks, analyzes, and reports student recruitment and enrollment data using SLATE and other advanced systems to enhance the effectiveness of outreach strategies
Collaborates with the University of Houston's central offices (e.g., admissions) to review admission decisions and ensure a seamless enrollment process for prospective students
Plans and manages student recruitments events, including tours, open houses, admitted student dinners, summer camps, academic counselor events, etc
Promotes academic programs, including online programs, through advertising, presentations, and outreach campaigns
Manages communication with prospective students via email, phone, and in-person advising, and conducts tours of the C. N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership to promote the College and its programs
Collaborates with internal departments (communications, marketing), senior leadership, faculty, staff, and student organizations
Supervises C. N. Hilton College Ambassadors student organization
Trains and supervises student recruitment staff
Extensive experience and deep knowledge of admission requirements, deadlines, timelines, and processes at the C. N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership and the University of Houston to ensure a smooth enrollment process for students
Extensive experience and deep knowledge of the C. N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership's degree programs, including curricula, tracks, experiential learning opportunities, and student requirements
Extensive experience reviewing student admission applications in collaboration with the University of Houston Admissions offices
Extensive experience and deep knowledge of the C. N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership's and the University of Houston's financial aid and scholarship structures, systems, and processes
Extensive experience using and training staff on student recruitment systems: SLATE and PeopleSoft
Detailed knowledge of experiential learning opportunities, including study abroad programs, available to C. N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership students
Extensive experience in developing summer student recruitment programs/camps
Extensive experience designing and delivering persuasive tours of the C. N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership for prospective students, organizations, and educational professionals
Extensive experience training, developing, and leading student recruiters to fulfill the strategic goals of the C. N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership and the University of Houston
Extensive experience advising undergraduate student organizations: Hilton College Ambassadors
Experience in the hospitality industry
Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (107)
2024 (76)
2023 (80)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
Recent News
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