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Freshman Admission Counselor

Location: LSU - Alexandria

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Job Posting 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:

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

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:

Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts and a background screen will be required upon 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:

October 7, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

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.

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