What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional and Transfer Admissions Counselor position at Nicholls State University?
Special Instructions
Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Carolyn Kern, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4782 / carolyn.kern@nicholls.edu
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Regional and Transfer Admissions Counselor
Position Number
500266
Salary Range
$45,000.00-$50,000.00
Position Type
Unclassified Staff
Department Information
Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment
Department
Enrollment Services
Job Duties
Responsibility / Duty
Regional Territory Management and Recruitment, 45%
- Manage an assigned regional recruitment territory, emphasizing strategic out-of-state enrollment growth.
- Support university recruitment efforts in targeted markets that may include East Texas, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, South Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and other markets identified through the Strategic Enrollment Plan.
- Develop, execute, and manage a data-informed recruitment plan for the assigned territory, identifying high-potential schools, communities, organizations, and recruitment events.
- Represent Nicholls at college fairs, high school visits, community college events, regional recruitment programs, and other enrollment activities.
- Build year-round relationships with school counselors, college advisors, students, families, alumni, community organizations, and other regional partners.
- Identify emerging markets and recruitment opportunities using enrollment trends, inquiry data, application data, demographic information, and previous recruitment results.
- Develop strategies for increasing awareness of Nicholls in markets where the university has historically had limited visibility.
- Work independently while traveling within the assigned territory and maintain consistent communication with the Director of Admissions and Admissions team.
- Coordinate travel schedules, fair registrations, school visits, regional events, and recruitment expenses within established university guidelines.
Percentage Of Time
45
Responsibility / Duty
Transfer Recruitment and Pipeline Development, 25%
- Develop, execute, and manage a comprehensive recruitment strategy for prospective transfer students.
- Establish and maintain relationships with community colleges, technical colleges, and other institutions that represent potential transfer pipelines for Nicholls.
- Conduct regular visits to community colleges and participate in transfer fairs, advising events, classroom visits, college events, and other recruitment opportunities.
- Develop relationships with community college advisors, faculty, administrators, and student organizations to increase awareness of transfer opportunities at Nicholls.
- Identify high-potential institutions and programs for targeted transfer recruitment based on enrollment data, academic alignment, geography, and student mobility patterns.
- Work collaboratively with academic departments and enrollment partners to communicate transfer pathways, articulation opportunities, degree options, and career outcomes.
- Assist prospective transfer students in understanding admissions requirements, enrollment deadlines, transfer credit processes, financial aid, scholarships, and next steps.
- Develop and manage targeted strategies to reengage students with existing college credit who have discontinued their enrollment or are exploring opportunities to continue their education at another institution.
- Coordinate transfer-focused recruitment events, information sessions, virtual programs, and campus visit opportunities.
- Monitor transfer inquiry, application, admission, and enrollment trends, and recommend strategies to improve transfer conversion.
Percentage Of Time
25
Responsibility / Duty
Prospective Student Counseling and Yield Management, 20%
- Provide personalized enrollment counseling to prospective students and families throughout the recruitment and enrollment process.
- Develop relationships with inquiries, prospects, applicants, admitted students, and deposited or oriented students to encourage progression through the enrollment funnel.
- Conduct individual appointments, phone calls, virtual meetings, presentations, campus visits, and other recruitment interactions.
- Assist students with understanding admissions requirements, application procedures, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, housing, orientation, academic programs, campus resources, and enrollment deadlines.
- Identify barriers preventing admitted students from enrolling and work collaboratively with appropriate university offices to help students resolve them.
- Implement targeted yield strategies for transfer students and students within assigned regional markets.
- Conduct appropriate follow-up with students who have incomplete applications, missing enrollment requirements, or other outstanding steps.
- Provide responsive, professional, and student-centered communication to students and families.
Percentage Of Time
20
Responsibility / Duty
Other Responsibilities as Needed – 10%
- Requires the ability to drive to recruiting programs/events.
- Overnight travel required.
- Requires the ability to transport, load, set up, and break down recruiting materials.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of boxes, materials, signage, and equipment as needed.
Percentage Of Time
10
Posting Detail Information
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum Education Required
- Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Licenses Required
Other Minimum Requirements
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Ability to be self-directed and manage multiple priorities.
Test(s) Required
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
- Marketing, public relations, or sales experience preferred.
- College admissions background preferred.
Preferred Licenses
Other Preferred Requirements
Physical Demands
- Requires the ability to drive to recruiting programs/events.
- Overnight travel required.
- Requires the ability to transport, load, set up, and break down recruiting materials.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of boxes, materials, signage, and equipment as needed.
Employment Year
Fiscal Year
If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date
If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date
Employment Basis
Full-time
Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions)
Posting Date
09/18/2026
Closing Date
10/18/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Copy of Transcript
- Other Document
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000