Admissions Counselor

• Nurture existing relationships with students to create active progression through the admissions funnel.
• Partner with students and families through the joy and complexity of the college admissions experience.
• Elevate admitted student commitment through high-yield conversion strategies.
• Mitigate deposit melt and prepare students for college success.
• Create a seamless transition from student recruiter to student admissions counselor using a strategic approach to leverage engagement history and communication data to move students from lead to application.
  • Affirm the student's interest through meaningful and personalized connections by utilizing information gathered during the student recruitment process.
  • Once interest is confirmed, reinforce the student's decision by highlighting the benefits of joining the LeTourneau community and the Christian Polytechnic University.
  • Provide clear and actionable next steps to guide prospective students toward application.
• Engage with applicants and connect their college aspirations to the opportunities offered at LeTourneau University with the goal of moving them from application to acceptance.
  • Focus engagement progression on deepening the applicant's connection to LeTourneau through tailored and highly intentional interactions.
  • Proactively and efficiently identify and resolve any roadblocks that may delay application completion.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive and supportive process that fosters student connection to the university and celebrates their decision to become part of the LeTourneau community.
• Guide admitted students toward making their enrollment deposit by affirming the university's value proposition, developing personalized affordability pathways, and fostering campus engagement.
  • Reinforce the value of a LeTourneau education through targeted return on investment communication.
  • Ensure students feel financially confident in their decision by developing a personalized affordability pathway.
  • Extend campus engagement opportunities to admitted students to further solidify their connection to the university.
• Create progression from deposited to enrolled by celebrating the student’s decision through community connections and success preparation.
  • Celebrate students as they officially join the LeTourneau family through personalized messages, emphasizing their achievement and welcoming them into the LeTourneau community.
  • Build a sense of belonging through personal connections. o Ensure students are well-prepared for their college experience through a series of orientation events and readiness initiatives. 

Performance Measurement Criteria: 

• The effectiveness of the Enrollment Officer on the overall recruitment of students, including reaching
  short- and long-term goals (This includes reaching yearly enrollment goals, applicant conversion goals,
  and contact goals).
• Personal growth, as seen in making mature business decisions, organizational skills, and utilization of
  time. 
• The number of tasks that are performed through initiative and creative thinking to assist and improve the
  daily flow of responsibilities for the department as a whole. This includes initiatives to excel in customer
  service.

• Embody an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith, demonstrating a strong commitment to service within an interdenominational, evangelical Christian university that prioritizes the integration of faith and academic excellence. 
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience in Jenzabar or Ellucian/Banner is a plus.
• Organization skills and the ability to multitask.
• Professional phone skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. 
• Time management skills and the ability to keep a daily schedule of appointments.

Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will continue until the position is filled. In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.

Applications are required and are available from www.letu.edu/jobs or from the Business Office, LeTourneau University, 2100 Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX. Send completed application, and a current resume to:

LeTourneau University
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 7001
Longview, Texas 75607-7001
FAX (903) 233-4103
E-mail address: HumanResources@letu.edu

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.