Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required
 Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed to accomplish recruiting objectives
 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Slate or Banner systems.

• Previous experience with marketing/recruiting.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)
 Eye-Hand Coordination: Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, copier, calculator and other office equipment
 Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly
 Repetitive Motion: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
 Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
 Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
 Physical Strength: Will regularly be required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools and controls reach with hands and arms. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Work Conditions
 Work in office environment, involving contact with faculty, staff, students, prospective students, parents, service providers and vendors
 Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions, high volume and may be stressful at times
Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit all of the following in (.doc) or (.pdf) format
1. a letter of interest,
2. current resume or curriculum vitae,
3. contact information of three professional references.

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.

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 include the following:
 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

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03/02/2022

02/02/2022

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Please submit a letter of interest, current resume and contact information of three professional references.

• Due to the high volume of interest, please do not call the Admissions Office.

https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/900

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is a Catholic and historically Black University. Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.