Regional Admissions Recruiter

Thank 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 Southwest Louisiana recruitment territory.  This employee will work in the Office of Admissions as a regional employee living in Southwest Louisiana as an extension of the university. 

Manage recruitment activities within the Southwest Louisiana 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 academic areas; extracurricular activities and university policies and procedures.  This position requires residence in Southwest Louisiana(Lafayette/Lake Charles preferred). 

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 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 [email protected] 

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, 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.