RecruiterCoordinator of Recruiting Operations

Lake Charles, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position/Application Information

McNeese State University invites INTERNAL* applicants to apply for the position of Recruiter/Coordinator of Recruiting Operations. This is a full-time 12-month unclassified position. The appointment begins January 1 2026.

*This vacancy is a PROMOTIONAL opportunity and is open only to current employees of McNeese State University.

DEPARTMENT:Office of Recruiting

POSITION NUMBER:U99002

SALARY:$41000

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

Letter of Application
Resume

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCYclick on the APPLY button at the top of advertisement to complete the 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. *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Office of Human Resources Contact:

Kim Dronett HR Analyst/Recruitment or

Position Duties/Responsibilities

The Recruiter & Coordinator of Recruiting Operations is responsible for assisting the director with the development implementation and management of comprehensive recruitment and outreach strategies for a diverse population of prospective students. Collaborates with units within Enrollment Management including Admissions Financial Aid Freshman Advising International Programs Registrars Office Scholarships and Testing and other key areas across campus to effectively attract students and enhance enrollment.

Additionally:

Assists and counsels prospective and current students and their families in person over the phone and via email with regard to admissions academic bankruptcy transfer credit residency and other University policies
Travel during and after normal business hours to represent the university at recruitment events and activities year round
Assist university departments and/or colleges with recruiting events that occur on and off campus; act as the admissions liaison by providing print materials giveaways information or representation at a table set up
Responsible for planning and coordinating recruiting events manages logistics such as scheduling venue setup invitations travel and materials ensures events run smoothly by handling behind-the-scenes organization tracks attendance follow-up tasks and documentation
Assists the Director of Recruiting in the planning and implementation of high school literary play and speech rally
Manage a recruitment territory by managing the number of inquiries applicants and enrolled students
Enter prospective student data into the Student Information System and/or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system as well as maintain and run reports for the assigned territories
Plans recruiting travel according to state travel guidelines
Assist in supervision of student workers & Graduate Assistants
Helps to coordinate communication to prospective students with regards to direct mail emails text messages social media and other communications channels
Assists in scheduling and conducting group and individual campus tours
Serve as a backup for the director in the CRM. Assist with attendee files reports and other daily tasks associated with the CRM
Provides input for recruiting activities and the creation of recruiting materials
Builds and maintains mutually beneficial working relationships with high school counselors counterparts at other universities and University faculty and staff
Represents McNeese at recruiting events and maintains recruiting reports for all recruiting events attended
Serves on campus and community committees as assigned
Conducts all duties in a manner which reflects positively on the University and office
Completes all other duties as assigned by the director and vice president for enrollment management

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Required:

Current McNeese employee

Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution

Experience in event planning

Results-driven strong customer focus and commitment to collaborative teamwork
High level of energy enthusiasm and motivation
Persuasive communication and presentation skills
Effective written and oral communication interpersonal organizational and computer skills
Ability to produce positive results from internal and external constituents
Ability to handle multiple tasks under time constraints and prioritize competing tasks
Ability to interpret and analyze data
Ability to lift 30 lbs on a regular basis
Willingness to travel frequently during the fall recruiting season (September-December) including evenings overnight and weekends
Valid drivers license excellent driving record and access to reliable transportation

Preferred:

Masters degree in Business Administration or Instructional Technology from a regionally accredited institution or completion within less than two years
Experience in admissions recruiting marketing or enrollment management at an institution of higher education
Experience with Ellucian Banner BDM CRM and Social Media

General University information

McNeese State University located in Lake Charles Louisiana is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001 et seq and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38 which provides for drug testing of employees appointees prospective employees and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator Krisshunn Youngblood Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at or .

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana drivers license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services () or Educational Credential Evaluators .

Required Experience:

Position/Application InformationMcNeese State University invites INTERNAL* applicants to apply for the position of Recruiter/Coordinator of Recruiting Operations. This is a full-time 12-month unclassified position. The appointment begins January 1 2026. *This vacancy is a PROMOTIONAL opportunity and...