University Recruitment Counselor

About This Job

The Recruitment Counselor is a 12-month, unclassified, administrative position reporting to the Director of Recruitment. The Recruitment Counselor supports the mission of LSUS Office of Recruitment and the university's student recruitment program by representing the University on campus and in the community.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree.
  • LSUS values skills, experience and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply - a degree is not required if the candidate possesses applicable years of experience.
• Valid drivers license & the ability to travel (including some nights and weekends).
  • Strong professional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze data, track outcomes, and adjust strategies to achieve enrollment goals.
  • Must be a hard-working, creative, and team-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recruiting or sales experience and/or working with young adults.
• Experience working effectively in a collegiate environment & with students.
• Experience within CRM and databases.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
  • Ability to assess student needs with empathy, active listening, and critical thinking.
  • Effective time management and caseload management skills.
  • Attention to detail with strong administrative skills and committed to accuracy with data.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining professionalism, collegiality, and excellent customer service.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Job Specification

• Core Competencies:
  • Communication: Ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience/customer/situation.
  • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in group settings.
  • Service to Customer and LSUS: Ability to focus on providing positive experiences for stakeholders.
  • Delivering Results: Ability to focus on achieving outcomes.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to overcome barriers to success.
  • Leading Others: Ability to inspire, guide, and support individuals and teams towards achieving common goals.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are more than those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service to various populations, including prospective, current, and former students relating to Recruitment, Admissions, Scholarships, and Enrollment functions.
  • Understand and possess the image of positivity and embody the spirit of collaboration.
  • Be a self-starter, able to strategize, and problem solve.
  • Contribute, help organize and participate in all LSUS recruiting events both on and off campus with approval from the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Director of Recruitment.
  • Represent LSU Shreveport on campus and in the community at various events.
  • Recruit prospective students of various populations using traditional and electronic media.
  • Conduct campus visits.
  • Meet recruitment goals set by the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Director of Recruitment.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with area high school counselors, students, and parents.
  • Promote educational opportunities available at LSU Shreveport.
  • Remain educated on all programs offered.
  • Advise prospective students, parents, and high school counselors about general qualifications for university admissions and admissions criteria for academic programs.
  • Represent LSU Shreveport at high school and college fairs in the respective recruiting footprint as directed or assigned by the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Director of Recruitment.
  • Respond to inquiries from high school principals, counselors, parents, former students, and alumni regarding the admissions process and criteria.
  • Login to phones when present in office.
  • Affiliate with general office operations for recruitment, admissions, scholarships, and enrollment functions.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applicants may be rejected if incomplete.* For Additional Information Concerning This Job Posting Contact Jennifer Isaac LSUS Department of Human Resource Management Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS (318) 797-5279 LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.edu. LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities.