Assistant Director of Recruitment

Assistant Director of Recruitment

The Assistant Director of Recruitment works as a member of the LSUS Student Affairs Division coordinating a wide range of tasks, enhancing and supporting the LSUS Recruitment Office. Provides leadership and direction in development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of recruitment and enrollment initiatives at LSU Shreveport. This position implements strategies to attract, enroll, and retain students through cross institution collaboration with both student affairs and academic affairs. Reports to the Director of Recruitment & Scholarships and is a full-time, exempt position. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive description of duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications :

Required Qualifications : 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. At least 2 years of professional experience in digital design (graphic design, web content, social media management, or related area). 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 : Three years of experience in university relations, recruitment, or higher education marketing. Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Slate, Element, Salesforce) and digital analytics platforms. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple populations, students, and stakeholders.

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.

Job Duties and Other Information :

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.

Position Duties & Responsibilities : Digital Design & Communications : o Update communication flows within the CRM for first-time freshmen (FTF), transfer, on-campus graduate students, and friends / family audiences. o Design, implement, and update all content on social media accounts in conjunction with the Director of Recruitment. o Collaborate with the Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management, Director of Recruitment, and Media & Public Relations (MPR) to design and implement digital and print marketing materials. o Develop and track digital campaigns with Encoura to measure engagement, lead generation, and enrollment outcomes. Event Planning & Coordination : o Lead the planning, promotion, and execution of major recruitment events including Pilot Preview Day, Parent Night, Homeschool Day, and New Student Orientations. o Organize the LSUS Campus Tour Experience to deliver a consistent and engaging visit for prospective students and families. o Coordinate off-campus recruitment events, ensuring LSUS's presence is professional, engaging, and effective. o Oversee event logistics such as venue setup, vendor coordination, staffing, and follow-up communications. Recruitment Strategy & Support : o Serve as a liaison for the Office of Recruitment within the community, with schools, fairs, and community events. o Lead strategic community college recruitment initiatives to strengthen transfer pipelines and build strong partnerships with two-year institutions. o Assist with on-campus graduate recruitment efforts, including event support, communication strategies, and prospective student engagement. o Assist in developing workflows for incomplete or unsubmitted applications as reported by Admissions. o Contribute to communication strategies for referred students and transfer students. o Support the name-buying process and manage outreach campaigns to prospective students. o Assume other duties as assigned to support Enrollment Management initiatives. Other Duties as Assigned Additional duties may be designated.

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 in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work : (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and / or pulling of arm or leg controls; and / or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and / or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

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.

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. Applications 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