Elise Muñoz
Houston
Summary
Dedicated higher education professional with over six years of experience in admissions, recruitment, and student enrollment, committed to advancing student success from recruitment through graduation. Passionate about fostering student development, engagement, and belonging through compassionate, student centered support. Experienced in program coordination, training, public speaking, event planning, and process improvement, with a proven ability to build meaningful relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and community partners.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions and Recruiting Coordinator
Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine
Houston
09.2024 - Current
- Managed applicant tracking system to streamline candidate information and communication.
- Scheduled interviews and facilitated logistics for candidate visits and presentations.
- Organized recruitment events to attract diverse talent for engineering medicine roles.
- Created marketing materials such as brochures, fliers, newsletters to promote the school's offerings.
- Implemented data-driven strategies for recruitment and retention initiatives.
- Analyzed admissions data to identify trends and improve outreach efforts.
- Boosted registrations by improving promotional, outreach, and parent engagement strategies.
- Facilitated workshops for advisory committee members, scholarship counsel, and student ambassadors.
Program Coordinator
Texas A&M Engineering Medicine
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported course directors with the day-to-day development, delivery, and evaluation of the PreClerkship curriculum.
- Managed and coordinated delivery of medical curriculum efficiently and appropriately to student learning.
- Initiated and implemented processes of team-based learning, policies, and guidelines.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with regards to exams, quizzes, and planning information prior to implementation.
Graduate Admissions Counselor
Life Pacific University
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed enrollment of five graduate programs through webinars, open house events, and other relevant initiatives.
- Developed and fostered relationships with students to incorporate student success and retention.
- Participated in admissions activities such as online program meetings, increasing enrollment initiatives, and analyzing data through trends to predict enrollment outcomes.
- Routinely met with graduate program chairs and directors to develop academic partnerships supportive of the learning process.
- Assisted in partnership building with local and nation-wide churches.
- Surpassed graduate enrollment goal; record breaking for university.
Financial Aid Administrative Assistant
Houston Christian University
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided financial aid counseling to students and parents regarding all aspects of the financial aid process.
- Interacted with outside agencies to facilitate the student eligibility process and accountable for ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Reviewed various query reports and contacted students regarding status.
- Consulted with the Director of Financial Aid to ensure successful and proactive initiatives.
- Assisted with conducting on and off-campus presentations, seminars, and/or workshops for students and professional development training.
- Mentored and managed student employees through daily office needs.
Admissions Counselor
Houston Christian University
Houston
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Developed relationships with local high schools and community organizations to promote college access programs.
- Organized events such as open houses, information sessions, and other outreach activities.
- Reviewed applications, evaluated transcripts, and made decisions regarding admission status.
- Tailored student experience to over 130 students through Admissions, Financial Aid, and Cashier's services each cycle.
- Surpassed enrollment goal for two admission cycles.
- Initiated, planned, and executed special projects in conjunction with the goals and objectives of the department.
- Directed team and individual building exercises.
- Encouraged a healthy and productive working relationship between the Enrollment Management Division and other HCU offices.
- Spearheaded Admission and Financial Aid services in Spanish.
- Assisted in on-boarding and training new hires.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Communication Science and Disorders
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05-2019
Skills
- Event Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Ensure Compliance
- Administrative Functions
- Program Support
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Admissions and Recruiting Coordinator
Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine
09.2024 - Current
Program Coordinator
Texas A&M Engineering Medicine
10.2023 - 08.2024
Graduate Admissions Counselor
Life Pacific University
01.2022 - 01.2023
Admissions Counselor
Houston Christian University
08.2019 - 07.2021
Financial Aid Administrative Assistant
Houston Christian University
01.2019 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Houston Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Science and Disorders
Texas A&M International University