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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.

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Job Posting Title:

Freshman Admission Counselor

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUA SE - Enrollment - Admissions Operations (Candace Hamilton (00043169))

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

Qualifications

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 [email protected].

Posting Date:

April 30, 2026

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

May 15, 2026

Additional Position Information:

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.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed [email protected]