Assistant Director of Recruitment

Southeastern Louisiana University; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Recruitment. You will lead and manage the Admissions Counselors team to establish goals and execute recruitment initiatives and collaborate with campus constituents on priorities, timelines, and procedures for major enrollment projects.

The role supports the Southeast Dual Enrollment Program, Connect to Success with Northshore Technical Community College, and freshmen success initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Experience in higher education.
• Ability to adapt to changing technology and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to diversity.
• Valid Louisiana driver's license and ability to complete the Southeast Driver Safety Course.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team of Admissions Counselors to meet recruitment goals.
• Collaborate with campus partners to set priorities, timelines, and procedures for projects.
• Oversee dual enrollment, connect-to-success programs, and freshmen success initiatives.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Diversity commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate

Workday

PeopleSoft

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeast Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University's Office of Admissions invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Recruitment. This position reports to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Communications and is responsible for leading and managing the team of Admissions Counselors to create goals and objectives related to recruitment initiatives. The Assistant Director of Recruitment collaborates with campus constituents to develop priorities, timelines, and procedures for projects related to the Southeast Dual Enrollment Program, the Connect to Success Programs with Northshore Technical Community College, and current and developing freshmen success initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Experience in higher education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in Slate, Workday and PeopleSoft student information systems.
• Experience in higher education student recruiting, admissions, and/or registrar environments.
• Must maintain an understanding of and assure adherence to NCAA, Southland Conference, and Institutional rules and Louisiana Board of Supervisors regulations.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Must possess the ability to adapt to changing technology and apply technological solutions to business processes, and effectively communicate with a wide variety of higher education constituents including internal and external clients.
• Must be committed to working with diversity.

Must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license and the ability to successfully complete the Southeast Driver Safety Course.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Vita
• Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
• Names and contact information for 3 references

Posting Close Date

October 5, 2026

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeast is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.