Freshman Admission Counselor

Freshman Admission Counselor

About Us: Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

Job Posting will close at the specified Closing Date.

Job Title: Freshman Admission Counselor

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

Department: LSUA SE - Enrollment - Admissions Operations (Ashlee Anise Hatwig 00043248)

Work Location: LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade: Professional

Job Description: Department: Admissions

Position Title: Freshman Admission Counselor

Supervisor: Director of Enrollment Management

Responsibilities

• Process admission applications and determine admissibility for on-campus first-time freshman
• Process admission applications and determine admissibility of online first-time freshman applicants
• Review, analyze, and evaluate all transcripts, test scores and credit by examination
• Finalize admission decisions and update institutional data after high school graduation
• Counsel prospective on-campus students on admission requirements and processes
• Maintain working knowledge of curricula for the benefit of aiding prospective students with selecting an academic program
• Recruit prospective students at high schools/community events as needed
• Assist with special events on campus as needed
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of Enrollment Management and/or the Associate Vice-Chancellor of Enrollment Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution of higher education
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, verbally, and in writing
• Ability to travel, including overnight travel
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, while remaining organized
• Demonstrated ability to represent the university with a positive and professional image
• Ability to present information to audiences, both small and large
• Experience working with a team to achieve goals
• Hold a valid driver's license and clear driving record

Competencies:

• None

Special Instructions:

• Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

• Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

• Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

• LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.