Recruitment Coordinator

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Job Posting Title:

Recruitment Coordinator - OHC

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM AA - HC - AA - Enrollment Management (Jeremy K Joiner (00003865))

Work Location:

0116A Acadian Hall

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

Job Description:

Located in the historic French House, the LSU Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College offers a dynamic academic environment for capable students. We emphasize outstanding instruction, innovative undergraduate research, and public service, fostering intellectual engagement across all majors. Surrounded by Louisiana's cultural richness, our college inspires exploration and a commitment to positive change.

The Recruitment Coordinator plays a pivotal role in attracting high-achieving and talented students to the Ogden Honors College. This includes effectively communicating the Honors College's mission and values to prospective students and families through various channels and organizing recruitment events. This position works closely with colleagues to ensure smooth office operations and cohesive planning efforts across the board.

Job Responsibilities

Recruitment (40%): Responsible for recruiting high-achieving students to the Ogden Honors College. This includes leading tours of the Honors campus, scheduling visits to high schools, and engaging with prospective students, parents, and counselors to provide information on admission requirements and program benefits. Maintains communication via phone, mail, and email throughout the recruitment and admission processes.

Event Coordination (25%): Assists the Director of Enrollment Management in planning Honors College recruiting events and coordinating participation in university-wide recruiting events.

Admissions (20%): Supports all stages of the admissions cycle, including application processing, review, decision-making, and enrollment. Ensures timely review of applications by monitoring files for completeness and addressing questions from applicants.

Training and Development (15%): Coordinates with the Office of Enrollment Management to stay informed about LSU admissions processes, including applications, scholarships, housing, required documents, deadlines, fees, and special programs. Participates in ongoing training to stay current with changes and updates. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

This position and/or position's responsibilities require work directly with minors. Fingerprinting and a National Sex Offender Registry check are required per FASOP HR-04.

FERPA - As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health-related matter, they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students, or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee, outside of those rights contained within FERPA, should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience

Specific Experience: Experience related to recruitment.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Specific Experience:

• Experience in college admissions or higher education/student affairs
• Experience in marketing concepts
• Knowledge of best practices in student recruitment
• Demonstrated ability to holistically evaluate applications

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

To be considered, qualified candidates will submit a complete application, which includes: A cover letter explaining their specific interest in the position and how their skills and experiences prepare them for success in this role, a resume, three professional references (including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address), and transcripts (if applicable).

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, original transcripts are required prior to hire (if needed).

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Jeremy Joiner at [email protected].

Skills Needed:

Active Listening, Communication, Confidentiality, Customer-Focused, Detail-Oriented, Policy Knowledge, Process Coordination, Time Management

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

November 13, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 11, 2027

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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