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Position Description

The primary responsibilities of the Online Recruiter/Advisor are to serve as the first point of contact for prospective online students to assist them in making fully informed decisions on how to achieve their education goals. The position also introduces new students to the online learning environment and advises students throughout their degree programs to ensure their long-term success. This position will be available during regular and irregular hours to answer questions about academics, student services, course enrollment options, course frequency, general education availability, etc.

Duties

The primary responsibilities of the Online Recruiter/Advisor are to serve as the first point of contact for prospective online students to assist them in making fully informed decisions on how to achieve their education goals. The position also introduces new students to the online learning environment and advises students throughout their degree programs to ensure their long-term success. This position will be available during regular and irregular hours to answer questions about academics, student services, course enrollment options, course frequency, general education availability, etc.

Application Process

Send resumes to: reseumes@loyno.edu

Institution Information

Loyola University New Orleans is a private Jesuit university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally established as Loyola College in 1904, the institution was chartered as a university in 1912. It bears the name of the Jesuit founder, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Loyola is one of 28 member institutions that make up the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and, with its current enrollment of approximately 4200 students, is among the mid-sized Jesuit universities in the United States. Loyola University New Orleans is ranked as the twelfth best institution among Southern regional universities offering masters and undergraduate degrees in the 2019 issue of the annual America's Best Colleges issue and guidebook published by U.S. News & World Report. The Princeton Review also features Loyola University New Orleans in the most recent editions of its annual book, The Best 384 Colleges.

Additional Information

Loyola offers an excellent benefits package including generous tuition benefits for full-time employees and their dependents.

Contact Information

dadunn@loyno.edu

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s Degree preferred.
1-2 year of advising or recruiting experience in higher education or advising, consulting, or recruiting in a business environment. Understands and maintains current knowledge of University’s policies and processes and Department of Education guidelines.
An entrepreneurial and determined attitude in order to meet targets.
Ability to operate a variety of technologies and computer software programs.
Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and perform under tight timelines and pressure.
Ability to work with faculty, administration, undergraduate and graduate students; sensitivity to the needs of a diverse and non-traditional student population; interpersonal/human relations skills.
Ability to encourage and empower students to make their own decisions; ability to act as an advocate for both the student and university; ability to identify students’ needs for support services in order to make appropriate recommendations; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree preferred