Regional Admissions Recruiter

T hank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

Louisiana Tech University is seeking a candidate to represent and recruit for the university in the greater New Orleans area. This employee will work in the Office of Admissions as a regional employee living in the greater New Orleans, Louisiana as an extension of the university.

Manage recruitment activities within the greater New Orleans recruitment territory. This includes but is not limited to college fairs, private visits to high schools, presentations, and award ceremonies.

Follow-up recruiting with personal notes, phone calls, texts, emails, etc.

Plan and execute events within territory which include but are not limited to counselor breakfast(s), yield event(s), social(s), and counselor trips to campus.

Visit with students and parents at determined meetings and locations or via online meeting technology.

Assist with on-campus events as needed and attend annual, on-campus training.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's degree. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and CRM software; interpersonal communication skills; strong desire to help students; knowledge of all academics areas; extracurricular activities and university policies and procedures. Requires residence or relocation to the greater New Orleans area, Louisiana (preferred residence in Orleans, Jefferson, or St. Tammany parishes).

Essential Functions

Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally; be a good listener and problem solver

Ability to assess past performance and brainstorm new and creative ways to meet goals

Requires driving a vehicle

Requires overnight travel, work nights and some weekends

Walking and standing 50% of the time

To Apply: Send letter of application detailing why you feel that you would be a good fit for this position, resume, college transcripts, and three professional references through the application portal.

Questions: For questions, please contact Colin Bailey, Assistant Director of Recruitment. 318-257-2752 or cbailey@latech.edu .

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity and ADA Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

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 Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.