Director of Recruitment

Director of Recruitment

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location: Main Campus Job Type: Staff Job Number: 202500071 Department: Student Services Opening Date: 03/23/2026 FLSA: Exempt

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Lamar Institute of Technology 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.

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Job Summary

The Director of Recruitments responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing and implementing strategic recruitment plans to increase student enrollment. This position will lead efforts to attract prospective students through targeted outreach, partnerships, and enrollment strategies. The Director of Recruitment will provide direct supervision of the recruitment staff and assist the division to accomplish institutional goals and objectives. This is an exempt level position, and reports directly to the AVP of Student Services.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operations of the recruitment office.
• Develop, organize, and implement a diversified plan of student recruitment programs.
• Supervise recruiting staff.
• Represent the college at college fairs, community events, and recruitment presentations.
• Coordinate recruitment activities for the college, K-12, and business/industry.
• Analyze enrollment trends, demographics, and market data to guide outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with the marketing department to develop recruitment campaigns.
• Work with academic departments to support enrollment goals.
• Build partnerships with high schools, career centers, and community organizations.
• Develop and implement recruitment policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage the recruiting budget.
• Interact with the community through public presentations on student engagement; college fairs; and various organizations.
• Develop and implement student recruitment goals and strategies that align with the strategic goals and mission of the college.
• Serve on college task forces, committees and councils as required.
• Offer exceptional customer service in a student-centered, professional environment at all times.
• Evening and weekends may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A masters degree from a regionally accredited university.
• Three or more years student recruitment experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years student recruitment experience.
• Proficient skills in Banner, Starfish, Argos and Microsoft Office applications.
• Supervisory experience.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to:

• Remain in a stationary position for most of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.
• Constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

Lamar Institute of Technology 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.

Application Questions

01 What is the highest level of education you have achieved?

• High school diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Professional degree such as Law or Medicine
• Doctorate degree or Ph.D.

02 What programs/software do you have experience using?

• Blackboard
• Starfish
• Microsoft Office
• Banner
• Argos

03 How many years of experience do you have working directly with students in higher education?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3 or more years

04 Describe your experience with student activities, recruitment, engagement, or retention. (Required Question)

Employer: Lamar Institute of Technology (TX) Address: P.O. Box 10043, Beaumont, Texas, 77710 Website: https://www.lit.edu