Jobs in Ruston, LA

About the role

T hank 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 ) .   • M eet 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 admission s 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 ca mpus computing systems ( SLATE   or other CRM)   • Familiarity w ith higher education desirable   • Ability to work   some evenings and weekends   • Ability to drive to work independently and take init i ative     To   Apply: S end 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.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s   degree   required
• Previous   experience in college admission s and   recruiting
• Excellent communication skills and extremely detail-oriented
• Strong customer service   and people skills
• Demonstrated   interpersonal   and team-work skills
• Familiarity w ith higher education desirable
• Ability to work   some evenings and weekends
• Ability to drive to work independently and take init i ative
• To   Apply: S end 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
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and persons with disabilities.