Admissions Recruiter at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

Louisiana Tech invites applications from highly motivated and energetic individuals who enjoy a fast-paced environment. Candidate would work from Main Campus. Responsibilities:

• Recruit prospective high schools students via high school visits, college fairs, text message, phone calls, e-mail correspondence, etc.

• Travel to various recruiting events, that include overnight travel and some weekends (valid driver’s license required).

• Meet with prospective freshman and their families.

• Know Tech’s admission requirements, what scholarship opportunities are available for students, what majors are housed in each college, and which employers and graduate schools are recruiting our students.

• Assist with visit opportunities held on some Saturday’s throughout the year.

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

• Other duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Previous experience in college admissions and recruiting

• Excellent communication skills and extremely detail-oriented

• Strong customer service and people skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal and team-work skills

• Demonstrated proficiency and love of technology; extensive use of Excel, Word, and other campus computing systems (SLATE or other CRM)

• Familiarity with higher education desirable

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends

• Ability to drive to work independently and take initiative 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.