Recruiting Coordinator

T hank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

The College of Engineering and Science (COES) at Louisiana Tech University seeks an energetic, creative, and highly organized professional to serve as the Graduate Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention. This position plays an important role in supporting graduate recruitment, admissions, and student success initiatives, while promoting the College through effective communication and outreach.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage graduate student applications and maintain communication with prospective students.

• Coordinate and support graduate recruitment initiatives and events.

• Develop and maintain recruitment materials in print, digital, and video formats.

• Help maintain and update graduate program websites and social media platforms.

• Support current graduate students and collaborate with the Graduate Student Council to enhance the graduate student experience.

• Coordinate graduate student events and engagement activities.

• Perform other admissions and enrollment management duties as assigned by the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies.

Candidate Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required. Candidates should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, creativity, and proficiency with spreadsheets and Microsoft Office applications. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a willingness to learn new technologies and processes, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. The position requires the ability to interact promptly, professionally, and effectively with a diverse population of prospective and current students, faculty, and staff.

Application Procedure

Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted as a single PDF and include:

• A cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in the position.

• A current detailed résumé.

• The names, titles, current positions, and contact information (phone number and e-mail address) for at least three professional references, including former supervisor(s).

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, 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.