What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at Xavier University of Louisiana?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Admissions Counselor
FLSA
Exempt
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.
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 Detail Information
Posting Number
S503P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
09/11/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Date
08/30/2026
Application Review Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Attach online only your resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/3942
About Xavier
About Xavier
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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