Regional Admissions Recruiter

Lamar-University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

Tuition covered at 100% for employees,

spouses and/or eligible dependents

Job summary

Lamar University is seeking Regional Admissions Counselors to recruit prospective students and guide families through pre-admission and matriculation at LU. This on-campus role operates from the Welcome Center and reports to the Assistant Directors of Admissions – Recruitment.

The position requires willingness for extensive travel, evening/weekend hours, and the ability to meet enrollment goals while serving diverse populations. Excellent communication and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or combination of college credit and applicable higher education experience may be substituted while actively pursuing bachelor's degree.
• 1 year of related recruitment, marketing, or customer service experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective freshman students by providing accurate and timely pre-admission advisement to prospective students, parents, families, and other members of the public.
• Facilitate the pre-admission and conversion process through various sales methods and recruitment strategies.
• Attend events and make presentations to promote Lamar University and its programs.
• Facilitate and implement recruitment planning and strategies for assigned territories and specialty areas.
• Assist prospective students with ApplyTexas, FAFSA, and other pre-college requirements and questions.
• Train and mentor new Admissions Counselors and Regional Admissions Counselors during their first recruitment cycle.
• Work with area high schools, technical centers, businesses, and other constituencies to prepare students for college enrollment.
• Attend and assist in mandatory recruitment events on-campus and off-campus.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Confidentiality & judgement

Creative problem-solving

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

CRM software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience equivalent to degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Lamar University is seeking Regional Admissions Counselors to recruit prospective students and guide families through pre-admission and matriculation at LU. This on-campus role operates from the Welcome Center and reports to the Assistant Directors of Admissions – Recruitment.

The position requires willingness for extensive travel, evening/weekend hours, and the ability to meet enrollment goals while serving diverse populations. Excellent communication and mentoring skills are essential.