Admissions Counselor

Xavier University of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier University of Louisiana is seeking an Admissions Counselor to participate in all phases of the student recruitment process in New Orleans. The role involves managing a recruitment territory, planning visits and events, and advising prospective students through the admissions process.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a willingness to travel extensively and work evenings/weekends as needed to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills preferred.
• Must be willing to travel extensively and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Communicate Xavier's mission to prospective students, counselors, alumni, and stakeholders.
• Travel extensively to high schools, college fairs, and churches representing Xavier.
• Identify schools and organizations to visit and plan admissions events.
• Counsel transfer, freshman, and international students through the admissions process.
• Conduct on-campus interviews and follow up with inquiries and applicants.
• Evaluate files and participate in admissions discussions as needed.

Skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate/Banner familiarity

Job description

Xavier University of Louisiana is seeking to hire an Admissions Counselor. This position participates in all phases of the student recruitment process. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, the candidate will manage a recruitment territory and implement programmatic initiatives that correspond to the strategic plan (i.e., campus visits, black male recruitment, alumni programming, social media, etc.) The candidate will be provided a recruitment objective, and with mentoring/guidance by the Sr. Associate Director of Admissions, devise a strategic plan to implement it.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Slate or Banner systems. Previous experience with marketing/recruiting.

Special Requirements Summary

• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed to accomplish recruiting objectives.

Work Hours

• Work hours are from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
• Candidate must be available to work weekend hours due to travel and recruitment events.

Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies

• Must possess a valid United States driver’s license
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, including proven expertise in follow-up and follow-through to completion within established time frames
• A high level of personal integrity and professionalism
• Familiarity with online and PC-based technology, including the internet and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate the Xavier mission to prospective students, high school counselors, alumni, and key stakeholders
• Extensive travel representing Xavier in geographic regions at high schools, college fairs and churches
• Independently identify high schools, churches and other organizations to visit
• Assist in planning and implementing on-campus and off-campus admissions programs
• Counsel transfer students, entering freshmen and international students through the admissions process
• Conduct on-campus interviews with prospective students and their parents
• Follow up in a timely manner on inquiries through phone calls and other appropriate correspondence
• Evaluate applicant files and sit on the admissions committee
• Identify students through the recruitment process that will meet Xavier’s admission criteria
• Exercise independent judgment when bringing students of question before senior staff for admission
• Assist with planning special projects in conjunction with the overall strategic plan