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Job Posting Title:

RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - ResLife - CA - Conference and Guest Services (Adeline Owens Dauphine (00001860))

   

Work Location:

Old President's House

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

Reporting to the Recruitment & Guest Services Manager, the Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for the experience guests have when interacting with Residential Life on tours and at recruitment events. It is also the departmental liaison with the Office of Enrollment Management regarding recruiting. The Recruitment Coordinator leads and supervises recruitment and tour team of students and one graduate assistant.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Runs the campus housing tour program and liaisons with Enrollment Management on campus tours, information fairs, and recruitment events
• Assists in managing the departmental email account
• Leads by example with excellent student-focused guest service practices

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP:

Enhance the guest experience through intentional engagement

Each opportunity for an interaction with a student or family is an opportunity to reflect on our institutional values and provide a high-quality experience with campus housing, helping make LSU home. The Recruitment Coordinator has an opportunity to design intentional, student-centered touchpoints in the tour process that positively influence prospective students’ and families’ decisions.

Amplify our voice across audiences

The Recruitment Coordinator has an opportunity to bring the departmental and divisional voice to life through consistent communication in both virtual and in-person settings. In order to influence how LSU Housing is perceived by prospective students, families, campus partners, and visitors, the Recruitment Coordinator needs to audit and align our approach across all audiences.

Develop and mentor a dynamic student staff team In order to deliver on our commitment to quality, the Recruitment Coordinator must recruit, train, and supervise a team of students who can answer questions beyond just the scope of housing with a smile. The Recruitment Coordinator will play a critical role in building leadership capacity among student employees and modeling professional standards of excellence.

ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can plan, organize, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

Outstanding organizational and project management abilities, who can plan, organize, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and balance daily operations with long-term planning in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment

A commitment to exceptional customer service, consistently delivering responsive, professional, and student-centered service to internal and external stakeholders

Proactive problem solver who anticipates next questions and proactively offers additional helpful information

Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to train, motivate, and hold student employees accountable while fostering a positive team culture

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment and Tours 70%

Coordinate and supervise the on-campus housing tour program including a housing tour center, permanent tour showrooms, satellite locations, daily campus tours with Enrollment Management, group tours and special tour requests in support of occupancy goals, guest experience expectations, enrollment goals, and athletic recruitment. Ensure an LSU-centric and seamless tour process from online registration to follow-up communication. Hire, schedule, train, and supervise student staff, student team leads, and one graduate assistant for the call center, tours, and administrative desks. Serve as the departmental representative at Enrollment Management recruitment meetings.

Events 20%

Plan logistics for prospective-student recruitment events and collaborate with the communications coordinator to staff events where current students are the primary audience. Present housing information on housing tours.

Administrative 10%

Serve as building coordinator for the Housing Tour Center in the Old President’s House. Coordinate the communication team’s golf cart schedule. Perform the duties and responsibilities of the manager in the managers absence. Coordinate departmental projects as requested. Attends administrative staff meetings. Assists in large office projects and other duties as assigned. his includes but is not limited to: efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, other special projects etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required

Experience in customer service, hospitality, recruitment, or communication or related field.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree

Evidence of increasing responsibilities of communication, hospitality, or organization development experience

Prior experience within higher education and/or residential experience-oriented office

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES:

At LSU, we work diligently to create the conditions that make a difference both in the lives of students and for the state of Louisiana. Regardless of the unit, the DNA of student affairs work at LSU is predicated on three priorities. Foremost, we maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space, place, and staff-to-student interaction communicates a sense of home to students. Finally, we design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. However, in order to assure the fullest consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted by 02/13/2026. Requested application materials include a letter of interest; resume; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. It is preferred that one of the professional references be your most recent supervisor. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS:

The position requires independent action based on knowledge of departmental policy and views of Executive Director and Directors in communicating with students, parents, and other publics.

This is a full-time academic professional position that requires evening and weekend hours.

This position is considered operational essential and may be asked to work during an official closure but is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.

As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire (If applicable).
Please provide resume, cover letter, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Adeline O Dauphine, [email protected]

   

Posting Date:

January 29, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 16, 2026

  

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.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

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.

   

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