Admissions Counselor for Freshman Recruitment

Full Time
New Orleans, LA
Posted
Job description
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Department
Enrollment Operations
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of Enrollment Services, the Admissions Counselor for Freshmen Recruitment will coordinate and attend recruitment programs on and off campus, advise students regarding program offerings and assist with reviewing applications.
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assists the Sr. Director of Enrollment Services in visiting high schools to recruit freshman students, coordinating on, off, and virtual campus recruitment programs geared toward freshman students.
  • Establishes and cultivates on-going liaisons with high school counselors, parents, and students, as well as meeting and assisting with the application and registration processes.
  • Develop the required knowledge base to serve as a resource to all students coming to the Student Enrollment Services Center, and actively seek out this knowledge and take advantage of opportunities to grow professionally.
  • Primarily responsible for the recruitment of new freshman students in assigned region.
  • Maintains a high level of customer service with prospective students and their families, university administration, faculty, and staff.
  • Communicate with prospective students/applicants to ensure submission of all supplemental application materials necessary for application review process.
  • Act as a resource for those navigating the application and admissions process, as well as for on-campus departments associated with this process.
  • Work evening and weekend events during peak times and for recruitment events.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; Excellent oral and written communications skill and strong interpersonal skills; Ability to relate to individuals of all ages and backgrounds; Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours; and Possess a high energy level and be a self-starter.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience working in Enrollment Services. Advanced Degree. Technical experience working with PeopleSoft computer software, and other software applications. Comfortable with basic marketing, advertising, and recruiting principles.
Required Attachments
Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.
  • Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
  • Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
  • Names and contact information of three references;
  • Diversity Statement (required for all Faculty positions and any Staff position of Assistant Manager and higher).
See Diversity Statement instructions by clicking this link:
https://www.uno.edu/careers/diversity-instructions
Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.
Posting Close Date
This position will remain open until filled.
Note to Applicant:
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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