Admissions & Recruitment Specailist

LSCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at HumanResources@lsco.edu or call 409-882-3905.

We value the safety of all members of the Gator Community at our beautiful campus on the Sabine River. LSCO publishes an Annual Security Report that provides information regarding campus Safety & Security, including topics such as crime reporting policies, information regarding programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported, and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes.

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Clery Compliance & Title IX Office, located in the Ron Lewis Building, Room 222C, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing rebecca.gentry@lsco.edu .

Click here to find the report on our website.

The Admissions and Recruitment Specialist reports directly to the Director of Admissions and Recruiting and is responsible for is responsible for supporting Lamar State College Orange’s student recruitment and enrollment efforts by developing relationships with prospective students, families, high school partners, community organizations, and other stakeholders. The position represents the college at recruitment events, college fairs, high school visits, community events, and on-campus activities while providing prospective students with accurate information about academic programs, admissions requirements, enrollment processes, and student services. Duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

Student Recruitment & Outreach

Events & Campus Recruitment

Admissions Guidance

CRM & Data Management

Relationship Development

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Serve on college task forces, committees, and councils as required.

2. Assist in the day-to-day operations within the student services division providing support where needed.

3. Offer exceptional customer service in a student-centered, professional environment.

4. Evenings, weekends, and travel will be required.

5. Attend ceremonial and student activities.

6. Assist in planning and managing meetings, events, and trainings.

7. Engage in professional development activities, give presentations, and participate in panel discussions.

9. Collaborate with Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Marketing, Student Life, and academic departments to support student recruitment and enrollment.

8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Requires a minimum of an associate degree from an accredited college or equivalent work experience; bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred.

Experience

Two years of work experience in customer service, public education, or in education with a focus on student success, advising, counseling, career placement or other related initiatives. Related experience will also be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Above average skills in the utilization of computer systems, Banner, Argos, and Microsoft Office applications.

Experience in recruitment and career interest assessment/advising and student success.

An ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, and personalities; maintain a high profile in community activities.

An ability to develop, recommend and oversee creative student success initiative.

Ability to create proposals and represent them to constituent groups.

Strong public speaking skills.

Normal ambulatory requirement: extreme cognitive skills required; advanced speech-communication required; advanced written communication required; acute visual requirements; normal or corrected hearing required; and frequent travel. Requires constant sitting, walking, and seeing. Requires frequent standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to twenty-five pounds; operating a calculator, personal computer, and various office equipment. Requires infrequent stooping, bending, sorting, and filing.

Security Sensitive

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment.

LSCO is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.