Admission Counselor I

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University seeks an Admission Counselor to serve as the primary contact between prospective students, families, and secondary school communities. The role involves independent planning and execution of recruitment programs in assigned areas, plus collaboration with alumni, parents, and university departments.

Responsibilities include presenting Tulane positively, conducting interviews, and managing a range of projects from publications to special events, with emphasis on outreach,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree by start date or equivalent with 6 years directly related work experience.
• Duties require ability to research, plan, coordinate, schedule, execute and evaluate recruitment activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate high school visitation and recruitment programs.
• Research, schedule, execute, and evaluate recruitment activities.
• Create and design publications, edit and produce multimedia presentations.
• Plan events on and off campus and coordinate alumni, parents and current students involvement.
• Liaise with university departments and Dean’s offices; supervise staff on projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent with 6 years related work experience

Job description

The Admission Counselor is the primary contact person between the prospective student and secondary school communities and Tulane University. The counselor makes frequent public presentations to these groups describing Tulane University, its programs, and its services. Admission Counselors conduct individual interviews with high school guidance counselors as well as prospective students and their families.

An Admission Counselor at Tulane University is expected to independently research, plan, coordinate, schedule, execute, and evaluate high school visitation and recruitment programs in areas assigned by the Assistant Vice President—Recruitment, seeking guidance only when necessary. Each Admission Counselor also assists with a number of special projects. These tasks may include: creating and designing publications, editing and producing multimedia presentations, planning special events both on and off campus, coordinating the activities of alumni, parents, and current students involved in the recruitment effort, serving as a liaison with several University departments and/or college Dean’s offices, serving on University committees, supervising operations staff and student workers on specific projects, conducting market research, or managing project-specific budgets.

Responsibilities

• Strong organizational and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Superior interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills. Capable of presenting Tulane University in a favorable light with individuals, small groups, and large groups. Ability to resolve the inevitable conflicts between the families of prospective students and Tulane University that arise as part of the admission process of a highly competitive institution.
• An appreciation for the cyclical nature of admission work and the flexibility to handle a variety of duties and projects throughout the day as well as throughout the year.
• Computer literacy is important to the efficient management of a quantity of work.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies, including faculty, academic deans and senior administrators, admission staff members, students, parents, guidance counselors and alumni.
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Because of the wide range of duties and responsibilities associated with this position, an Admission Counselor must develop and possess:
• -A complete understanding of the admission and recruitment policies of Tulane University.
• -A detailed knowledge of undergraduate academic programs offered by Tulane University.
• -An in-depth knowledge of the policies and procedures governing the distribution of student financial aid.
• -Broad-based knowledge of student activities, residential life, athletic programs, learning support services, and other extra-academic programs and services provided by Tulane University.
• -Familiarity with New Orleans, the culture of Southern Louisiana, and local customs and history.
• -Familiarity with educational records, including high school transcripts and evaluation systems, standardized test scores, international educational records, and college transcripts.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree by start date required or High school diploma or equivalent with 6 years’ directly related work experience.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .

Job Info

• Job Identification 1906
• Job Category Academic and Student Affairs
• Posting Date 09/09/2026, 08:50 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States (Hybrid)