Recruiter

State of Louisiana; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, LA, is seeking a full-time, on-site recruiter/admissions specialist. The role supports recruitment activities, enrollment management, and student services, reporting to the HR department.

A required degree and strong communication skills are essential for success. Responsibilities include managing outreach, coordinating with high schools and community partners, and guiding prospective students through BPCC's enrollment process, including FAFSA

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three years of experience in recruitment, admissions, student services, customer service, or related fields.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Experience with CRM systems, databases, and Microsoft Office 365 preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must attach transcripts and three letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing data-informed recruitment and enrollment strategies aligned with the College’s Strategic Enrollment Management Plan.
• Monitor assigned prospective students throughout the enrollment funnel and support efforts to improve inquiry-to-application and application-to-enrollment conversion.
• Manage assigned recruitment territories, schools, populations, and outreach activities based on established recruitment goals.
• Use the College’s CRM and other enrollment technology to document student engagement, manage follow-up, and track students through the enrollment process.
• Provide hands-on enrollment assistance, including support with the BPCC application, FAFSA, account setup, required enrollment steps, and basic course scheduling when appropriate.
• Recruit traditional students, Dual Enrollment students, adult learners, workforce students, military-affiliated students, and other priority populations.
• Build and maintain relationships with high school counselors, teachers, administrators, businesses, community organizations, and other partners.
• Conduct high school visits, classroom presentations, college fairs, career events, community outreach, campus visits, and tours.
• Assist with open houses, preview events, orientation activities, and other recruitment and enrollment initiatives.
• Work closely with Dual Enrollment staff to support the transition of graduating Dual Enrollment students to first-time freshman enrollment at BPCC.
• Use academic programs, career pathways, workforce, and regional employment information to help prospective students connect BPCC programs with their educational and career goals.
• Coordinate with Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Academic Affairs, Marketing, and other College offices to address barriers that may delay or prevent enrollment.
• Maintain accurate prospective student records and recruitment activity data and provide information needed to evaluate recruitment outcomes and effectiveness.
• Represent the College professionally at school, community, professional, and other recruitment events.
• Travel throughout the College service area and other assigned locations; occasional evening and weekend work is required.
• Assist Enrollment Management leadership with special projects and initiatives related to recruitment, enrollment, and student success.
• Maintain the commitment to Caring Campus standards and quality service that align with the primary mission of the institution.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Customer service experience

Outreach abilities

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Databases

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

This posting is for a full-time, unclassified, in-person, on-site staff position at our Bossier campus. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.

In order to be considered for employment, applicant must attach the required documentation to the application or mail to: BPCC, Attn. HR, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City, LA 71111.

Required documentation includes college transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation for employment. If employed by Bossier Parish Community College, official transcripts must be provided.

Any questions regarding this posting may be directed to hr@.bpcc.edu or 318-678-6040.

Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

bpcc.edu

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in recruitment, admissions, student services, customer service, sales, outreach, or a related field.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Experience with CRM systems, databases, and Microsoft Office 365 preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear and handle or feel objects and controls.
• Must have physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be capable of sitting in stationary position for 50% or more of time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of all recruiting activities, maintaining the database using a variety of software and systems, provide assistance with recruiting events and promote the College through presentations and tours.

• Assist in implementing data-informed recruitment and enrollment strategies aligned with the College’s Strategic Enrollment Management Plan.
• Monitor assigned prospective students throughout the enrollment funnel and support efforts to improve inquiry-to-application and application-to-enrollment conversion.
• Manage assigned recruitment territories, schools, populations, and outreach activities based on established recruitment goals and expectations.
• Use the College’s CRM and other enrollment technology to document student engagement, manage follow-up, support targeted communications, and track students through the enrollment process.
• Provide hands-on enrollment assistance, including support with the BPCC application, FAFSA, account setup, required enrollment steps, and basic course scheduling when appropriate.
• Recruit traditional students, Dual Enrollment students, adult learners, workforce students, military-affiliated students, and other priority populations.
• Build and maintain relationships with high school counselors, teachers, administrators, businesses, community organizations, and other partners.
• Conduct high school visits, classroom presentations, college fairs, career events, community outreach, campus visits, and tours.
• Assist with open houses, preview events, orientation activities, and other recruitment and enrollment initiatives.
• Work closely with Dual Enrollment staff to support the transition of graduating Dual Enrollment students to first-time freshman enrollment at BPCC.
• Use academic programs, career pathways, workforce, and regional employment information to help prospective students connect BPCC programs with their educational and career goals.
• Coordinate with Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Academic Affairs, Marketing, and other College offices to address barriers that may delay or prevent enrollment.
• Maintain accurate prospective student records and recruitment activity data and provide information needed to evaluate recruitment outcomes and effectiveness.
• Represent the College professionally at school, community, professional, and other recruitment events.
• Travel throughout the College service area and other assigned locations; occasional evening and weekend work is required.
• Assist Enrollment Management leadership with special projects and initiatives related to recruitment, enrollment, and student success.
• Maintain the commitment to Caring Campus standards and quality service that align with the primary mission of the institution.
• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.