Senior Coordinator/ Pre-College Partnerships & Outreach

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental, and vision ins.

Tuition exemption for qualified staff

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Senior Coordinator – Pre-College Partnerships & Outreach to lead recruitment, outreach, family engagement, and community partnerships for the LSU Future Scholars program. You will develop strategic recruitment plans, represent LSU at events, and manage outreach communications and program data reporting in collaboration with school partners.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will supervise student staff, coordinate family events, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience.
• Experience in college access programs, recruitment, outreach, marketing, communications, student engagement, community partnerships, education, nonprofit organizations, or related fields.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and background check which includes an MVR report; travel may be required.
• Position may involve working with minors and requires background checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to identify, engage, and enroll qualified Future Scholars participants.
• Build and maintain relationships with K-12 schools, school districts, community organizations, nonprofit partners, and other educational stakeholders.
• Represent LSU Future Scholars at recruitment events, school visits, college fairs, and community events.
• Coordinate recruitment presentations for students, families, schools, and community organizations.
• Supervise student employees and interns assigned to communications, marketing, outreach, and related functions.
• Track and evaluate family engagement efforts and support data-informed improvements.

Skills

Recruitment

Outreach

Communications

Data analysis

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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Job Posting Title: Senior Coordinator/ Pre-College Partnerships & Outreach

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

Department: LSUAM AA - EM - Rec - Pre-College Programs - Operations (Hana Jordan Malkawi (00007698))

Work Location: 1155 Ruffin G. Pleasant Hall

Pay Grade: Professional

Job Description: The Louisiana State University Future Scholars (LSUFS) Program, housed within the Office of Pre-College Programs, works to remove barriers to college enrollment and persistence by providing students and families with comprehensive academic, college access, and support services. Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a full-tuition scholarship to Louisiana State University.

The Senior Coordinator – Pre-College Partnerships & Outreach serves as the primary professional responsible for recruitment, outreach, communications, family engagement, and community partnership development for the LSU Future Scholars Program. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Pre-College Programs, this position develops and executes strategic recruitment initiatives, cultivates relationships with schools and community partners, manages outreach communications, oversees recruitment-related data and reporting, and serves as a public representative of LSU Future Scholars. The senior coordinator reports to the Associate Director and independently manages a professional portfolio with responsibility for recruitment outcomes, outreach metrics, communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement through data-informed decision making. This position also supervises student employees and interns assigned to communications, marketing, outreach, public relations, and related functions. This position will be required to support and help carry out the mission, vision, and values of the Office of Enrollment Management & Student Success.

Recruitment, Outreach, & Community Partnerships (30%)

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to identify, engage, and enroll qualified Future Scholars participants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with K-12 schools, school districts, community organizations, nonprofit partners, and other educational stakeholders.
• Represent LSU Future Scholars and the University at recruitment events, school visits, college fairs, community events, information sessions, and partnership meetings.
• Coordinate and facilitate recruitment presentations for students, families, schools, and community organizations.
• Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and community leaders to strengthen awareness and participation in the program.
• Identify and cultivate new community and educational partnerships that support program growth and student access.
• Serve as a visible representative of LSU Future Scholars within the Baton Rouge community and across Louisiana.
• Coordinate recruitment-focused events, family engagement activities, and outreach initiatives that directly support participant enrollment and retention.
• Escalate executive-level partnership matters to the assistant director/director

Family Engagement & Student Recruitment Services (20%)

• Develop and implement parent and family engagement strategies designed to increase awareness, participation, and support of Future Scholars participants.
• Coordinate parent nights, family workshops, information sessions, and other outreach opportunities.
• Assist prospective students and families with application completion, eligibility requirements, and program participation expectations.
• Maintain ongoing communication with applicants and families throughout the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process.
• Serve as a resource for families regarding college access preparation, program expectations, and available support services.
• Track and evaluate family engagement efforts and recommend improvements based on outcomes and participant feedback.

Communications, Marketing & Public Relations (20%)

• Develop and implement communication calendar/plan supporting recruitment, outreach, and participant engagement goals.
• Create and manage newsletters, promotional materials for recruitment digital content, outreach campaigns, and storytelling initiatives using CRM management system and any other approved methods of communication.
• Coordinate social media content, website updates, program messaging, and other digital communications in alignment with approved policy language and LSU brand standards.
• Develop student success stories, impact reports, testimonials, and promotional content that highlight program outcomes.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management & Student Success and University Communications as appropriate on branding, messaging, and public-facing materials.
• Ensure communication efforts align with LSU branding standards and institutional priorities.

Data Management, Assessment & Reporting (15%)

• Maintain ownership of related data and reporting, including all related assessments.
• Collect, monitor, and analyze related data to evaluate effectiveness, outcomes, and identify opportunities.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and evaluations for leadership and ad hoc requests as needed to support data-informed decision-making.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, completeness, and confidentiality of all records and participant data.
• Maintain compliance with all institutional policies regarding data collection.

Support Staff Supervision (10%)

• Recruit, train, and supervise student employees, interns, and other temporary staff.
• Assign and monitor completion of work.
• Evaluate staff to ensure alignment with program objectives and consistency in delivery of services.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to student employees, interns, and other temporary staff.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Support special projects and strategic initiatives within the Office of Pre-College Programs and Enrollment Management & Student Success.
• Participate in institutional committees, planning efforts, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience.
• Experience in college access programs, recruitment, admissions, outreach, marketing, communications, student engagement, community partnerships, education, nonprofit organizations, or related fields.
• LSU values skills, experience, and expertise.
• Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply; a degree is not required if the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education, communications, marketing, public relations, education, student affairs, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Experience in college recruitment, admissions, K-12 partnerships, community engagement, or educational outreach.
• Experience utilizing CRM systems such as Slate, Blackbaud, Salesforce, or related platforms.
• Experience developing communications strategies, marketing campaigns, or digital engagement initiatives.
• Experience supervising student employees or interns.
• Experience developing and implementing recruitment and outreach strategies.

Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license and background check which includes a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. Position may require travel and evening/weekend work during peak programming. This position and/or position’s responsibilities require work directly with minors. Fingerprinting and National Sex Offender Registry check required.

Skills Needed:

Our ideal candidate possesses the following qualities: Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent written, verbal, and public presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make data-informed recommendations. Strong organizational and project management skills. Knowledge of college access, college readiness, and educational initiatives. Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, community organizations, and university stakeholders. Proficiency with CRM systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Posting Date:

November 9, 2026

Closing Date:

March 9, 2027

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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