Freshman Admission Counselor

Louisiana State University•Alexandria, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Requirements

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

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