Freshman Admission Counselor

About the role

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. Job Posting Title: Freshman Admission Counselor Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUA SE - Department of Enrollment Management (Shelly Kieffer Gill (00003518)) Work Location: LSU - Alexandria Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: Job Description Department: Admissions and Recruiting Position Title: Freshman Admission Counselor Supervisor: Director of Admissions

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
• Performs other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of Admissions, Director of Recruiting and/or the Associate Vice-Chancellor of Enrollment Management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree as of May 2026 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 with working with a team to achieve goals
• Hold a valid driver's license and clear driving record
• Additional Job Description:
• Competencies:
• None
• Special Instructions:
• Application Instructions:
• Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
• Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is required for hire.
• Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at (318) 473-6401 or hr@lsua.edu.
• Skills Needed:
• Preferred Skills:
• Posting Date:
• June 12, 2026
• Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
• June 27, 2026
• Additional Position Information:
• Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• Essential Position (Y/N):
• LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• HCM Contact Information:
• Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hr@lsua.edu

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