Outreach Recruiter-Counselor

Work Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (extended day as travel dictates with time-adjustment)

THIS POSITION IS LISTED UNDER THE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. 

Job Description:

The Outreach Recruiter Counselor (Full-time) will travel to middle and high schools in surrounding parishes to identify and select eligible student-participants; assist director and project coordinator to administer intrusive mentoring and advising initiative; conduct monthly workshop/visits scheduled for target-area schools; advocate college access and success, career preparation, and academic persistence; collect and assess student application documents for eligibility and academic need; maintain electronic and folder files on assigned number of participants; assist in collaboration on presentation content for media platforms; assist in college tours/field trips in and out of state; serve as chaperon where/when needed with time adjustment applied; and assist in maintaining viable rapport with school administrators, parents, and students.

Minimal Qualifications:

The applicant must have a Bachelor degree, Master degree preferred; two years professional experience in secondary school or educational setting, or TRIO programs; excellent communication, motivational and team-work skills; experiences in media technology and electronic filing systems; positive and empathetic attitude; and awareness of and sensitive to the needs of first-generation and/or low-income youth as well as the ability to relate to urban and rural youth.  Reliable automobile transportation is necessary for weekly travel duties.

How to apply:

 Interested applicants must complete a Southern University employment application (click here)  

Point of Contact:

Patricia C. Doucet

Email: patricia_doucet@subr.edu 

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
  

The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.  The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform HR@subr.edu if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.