Sowela Technical Community College is hiring: Recruiter in New Orleans

Overview

Recruiter Job no: 495085 Closes: 9/30/2025 4:55:00 AM Work Type: Staff Full-Time Locations: New Orleans, LA Categories: Student Affairs

Education

College: DCC

Department

Department: Student Affairs

Sub department

Sub department: Admissions and Enrollment Services

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff (Grant Funded)

Responsibilities

• Manages recruitment territories by establishing and cultivating ongoing relationships with high school students, parents, guidance counselors, and principals in the Metro New Orleans and surrounding areas (e.g. Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. John, St. James, St. Charles, St. Bernard).
• Serves as a mentor to high school students participating in the DOS program.
• Works with community partners to coordinate outreach in the community via events, workshops, enrollment assistance, etc.
• Participates in telecounseling initiatives.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of on-campus career showcases and preview events, and off-campus events designed for traditional and non-traditional students for Perkins programs.
• Conducts on-campus tours and assists applicants with the enrollment process.
• Data entry of prospects into BANNER.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Outreach.

Required Education

• Required Education: Bachelor degree
• Minimum education may be substituted for 8-10 years of work related experience

Required Experience

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent oral, public speaking, and written skills
• High level of energy
• Self-starter
• Possesses a strong work ethic
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite. Ability to work independently and as part of the enrollment team.

Preferred Education

• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Experience

• Preferred Experience: Bilingual, Spanish preferred
• Have 3-5 years of Student Affairs experience
• Possess Customer Service experience

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, DCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. DCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.