RECRUITER

Northwestern State University; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern State University’s Office of University Recruiting seeks a Recruiter to engage high school and college students, coordinate campus visits, and represent NSU at recruitment events.

The role emphasizes outreach across Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi, frequent travel, reporting, and collaboration with counselors and administrators. A Bachelor's degree and strong communication are required, and the candidate will be subject to a background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with experience working in public relations or related area.

Responsibilities

• Participation at NSU events and recruiting receptions.
• Coordinate with high school counselors to schedule visits, give Northwestern presentations, and attend career/college night programs in LA, TX, AR, MS.
• Administer campus tours during weekdays and weekends.
• Answer phones, fill requests, and assist in office tasks.
• Write, call, visit and follow up on prospective students.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports evaluating accountability in student recruitment.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Problem solving

Student outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salary

$35,020.00 Annually

Location

Natchitoches, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

999136

Department

Northwestern State University

Opening Date

08/12/2026

About this Job

Northwestern State University's Office of University Recruiting is seeking qualified applicants for the position(s), Recruiter, Office of University Recruiting.

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

(Full Disclosure)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email [e-mail].

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and noticed that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in Room 128 Caspari Hall or email [e-mail]. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 111 Watson Memorial Library or email [e-mail]. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [e-mail].

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with experience working in public relations or related area.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of and experience working in an educational environment.
• Demonstrated experience and active involvement in University activities, especially at the undergraduate level.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability in working with high school and college age students.

Job Specification

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME DESCRIPTION
10% - Participation at all official NSU Events, especially those executed by the office including N-Side View Day, Literary Rally, Recruiting Receptions, Counselor Luncheons, Cheer Camps, and others deemed by the Director of Recruiting.
40% - Coordinate with high school counselors to schedule visits, give Northwestern presentations, and attend career/college night programs at high schools located in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
20% - Administer campus tours throughout a working week and on weekends to accommodate students and their parents.
10% - Answer phones, fill requests, and assist in any office endeavors that may be required.
10% - Write, call, visit and follow up on all prospective students.
10% - Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly reports that evaluate individual accountability in student recruitment.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Student recruitment to include large and small group presentations for college day and night programs, as well as other established high school visits.
• Establish and maintain contact with prospective applicants, parents, high school counselors and administrators.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly reports which evaluate individual accountability in student recruitment.
• Represent the University in a positive manner at all times. Perform all job functions to an optimal degree to create a caring, student-oriented campus.
• Work-related travel, to include extensive overnight and some out-of-state training and conferences.
• Administer campus tours throughout a working week and weekends to accommodate students and parents.
• General involvement in other admissions and recruiting duties as assigned by the Director.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.