Admissions Counselor

Xavier University of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier University of Louisiana is seeking an Admissions Counselor to join the Office of Admissions in New Orleans. This role participates in all phases of the student recruitment process and reports to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions.

The candidate will manage a recruitment territory, implement strategic initiatives, and work evenings and weekends as needed to hit recruitment objectives. AA/ EOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with marketing/recruiting preferred.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends to achieve recruiting objectives.
• Must possess a valid United States driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate Xavier's mission to prospective students, counselors, alumni, and stakeholders.
• Extensive travel to high schools, college fairs, and churches.
• Plan and implement 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 families.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Willingness to travel

Organizational skills

Driver’s license

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Slate/Banner systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Summary

Position Title

Position Title Admissions Counselor

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Department

Department Office Of Admissions

Job Summary

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 willmanage a recruitment territory and implement programmatic initiatives thatcorrespond to the strategic plan (i.e., campus visits, black male recruitment,alumni programming, social media, etc.) The candidate will be provided arecruitment objective, and with mentoring/guidance by the Sr. AssociateDirector of Admissions, devise a strategic plan to implement it. AA/ EOE

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.

KSA's

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description

• 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 overallstrategic plan

Posting Number

Posting Number S503P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/11/2026

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/30/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is the only Catholic Historically Black University in the United States. Located in New Orleans, the University strives to contribute to a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier prides itself in its diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates a variety of educational practices, including research and service learning.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae

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