Admissions Specialist

Southeastern Louisiana University; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA invites applications for the Admissions Specialist position within the Office of Admissions. The role supports the Associate Director of Operations and determines admission eligibility for undergraduate and graduate students, while developing and implementing processes for various applications and student groups.

The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, communicate effectively, and work both independently and with teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university by hire date.
• Experience in Enrollment Management preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage workflow.
• Must be willing to work some nights and weekends as requested.
• Commitment to working with diversity.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license and be able to be certified by the Southeast Defensive Driving Course.

Skills

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent and cooperative work

Problem-solving

Diversity commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Slate

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeast Louisiana University. Southeast Louisiana University's Office of Admissions invites applications for the position of Admissions Specialist. This position provides support and assistance to the Associate Director of Operations. The Admissions Specialist must maintain an understanding to determine the admission eligibility for Southeast undergraduate and graduate students, as well as the development, planning, and implementation of processes associated with various applications and student groups.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university by hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in Enrollment Management

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects/work flow.
• Must possess effective organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively.
• Must have problem-solving and analytical skills to make independent decisions.
• Knowledge of various computer software, including Workday/Slate/Peoplesoft/Oracle database management systems.
• Commitment to and experience working with university affiliates.
• Must be willing to work some nights and weekends as requested by supervisor.
• Must be committed to working with diversity.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license and be able to be certified by the Southeast Defensive Driving Course.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Vita
• Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
• Names and contact information for 3 references

Posting Close Date September 23, 2026

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeast is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states.

The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning.

With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college.

We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education.

Southeastern Louisiana University's core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence.

We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves.

Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer.

Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies.

Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.