Online Admission Counselor

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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:

Online Admission Counselor

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

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

   

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

Department: Admissions and Recruiting

Position Title: Online Admission Counselor (this is not a remote position)

Supervisor: Director of Admissions

Responsibilities

• Process admission applications and determine admissibility of 100% online degree applicants
• Review, analyze, and evaluate documents from previous educational institutions for transfer credit based on LSUA policies and procedures for transfer students, including completing unofficial evaluations of transfer degree credit
• Verify the eligibility of students entering LSUA concerning academic bankruptcy, credit by examination, suspension, and probation
• Work with LSU Online staff to assist students with completing applications
• Counsel prospective students on admission requirements and processes
• Maintain working knowledge of curricula for the benefit of aiding prospective students with selecting an academic program
• Assist with special events on campus as needed
• Performs other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of Admissions 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 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.

   

Posting Date:

July 22, 2025

   

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

August 7, 2025

  

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 hrm@lsua.edu