About the Role
About Us: 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. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Freshman Admission Counselor Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUA SE - Enrollment - Admissions Operations (Candace Hamilton (00043169)) Work Location: LSU - Alexandria Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: Job Description Department: Admissions and Recruiting Position Title: Freshman Admission Counselor Supervisor: Director of Admissions Responsibilities Process admission applications and determine admissibility for on-campus first-time freshman Process admission applications and determine admissibility of online first-time freshman applicants Review, analyze, and evaluate all transcripts, test scores and credit by examination Finalize admission decisions and update institutional data after high school graduation Counsel prospective on-campus students on admission requirements and processes Maintain working knowledge of curricula for the benefit of aiding prospective students with selecting an academic program Recruit prospective students at high schools/community events as needed Assist with special events on campus as needed Performs other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of Admissions, Director of Recruiting and/or the Associate Vice-Chancellor of Enrollment Management Qualifications Bachelor’s degree as of May 2026 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. Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is required for hire. Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at (318) 473-6401 or hr@lsua.edu. Posting Date: April 30, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): May 15, 2026 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 hr@lsua.edu LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. 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