Recruiter, School of Ministry Graduate Programs

SUMMARY

In support of the university's mission and objectives, the Recruiter for the School of Ministry Graduate Programs is responsible for executing recruitment activities for the School of Ministry graduate programs. This position focuses on high-touch outreach, recruitment travel, relationship development, and direct engagement with prospective students, churches, and ministry partners. The Recruiter works collaboratively with academic leadership, admissions, and enrollment marketing to support enrollment growth goals.

Recruitment Activities and Outreach

Participates in recruitment events and travel aligned with established enrollment strategy and goals.

Coordinates and hosts recruiting events and prospective student visits on campus in collaboration with the Dean, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Admissions, and other university departments.

Represents the School of Ministry at conferences, graduate fairs, seminary days, church events, and denominational meetings.

Actively participates in extensive recruiting travel to cultivate prospective student relationships and support enrollment targets.

Builds and maintains relationships with pastors, ministry leaders, alumni, and referral partners to expand recruitment pipelines.

Recruitment Engagement and Operations

Conducts daily outreach and follow-up with prospective students via phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.

Serves as a top of funnel contact point for prospective students regarding program options, admissions requirements, scholarships, and vocational discernment. 

Advises applicants and prospective students regarding needed documentation for application completion as needed.

Partners with Financial Aid and Student Services to deliver coordinated guidance and support to prospective students.

Collaborates with Enrollment Marketing staff to execute Slate communication through drip marketing campaigns, event follow-up, and mailers.

Enrollment Planning

Contributes to enrollment planning discussions by providing field insights, recruitment feedback, and prospective student trends.

Assists with the implementation of enrollment strategies developed by academic and admissions leadership.

Provides recommendations based on travel outcomes, event performance, and inquiry behavior.

Recruitment Data & Support

Maintains accurate recruitment activity data in Slate.

Generates routine recruitment reports to support Admissions leadership, the Dean, and institutional reporting needs.

Reviews, analyzes, and discusses ATS data related to recruitment strategies.

Attends ATS SPAN meetings, webinars, and training events, as needed.

Develops and manages applicant and inquiry queries in Slate and takes follow-up action as needed.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in bible, ministry, theology, or other related field, required; Masters degree preferred, or equivalent experience. 

EXPERIENCE

2+ years' experience in recruiting for theological education, congregational community organization, and/or higher education work.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) 

•    Customer Service Orientation - Keeps internal and/or external key stakeholder(s), students, parents, faculty, staff and community partners in mind at all times. 

•    Professionalism - Displays a high level of professionalism, e.g. timeliness, reliability, communication, and work ethic.

•    Christ-first Faith - Provides spiritual support to community members, including students, on their Christian faith journey.

•    Adaptable/Flexibility - Ability to change or adjust to change.

•    Attention to Detail - Ability to efficiently and accurately focus on a specific task or number of tasks. Reviews details with a critical eye.

•    Effective Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated messaging across a wide variety of audiences.

•    Establishes Trust - Gains the confidence of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, and vulnerable.

•    Problem-solving - Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.

•    Teamwork & Collaboration - Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others both departmentally and cross-functionally. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

•    Ability to travel 50% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel. 

•    Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

•    Must meet the requirements necessary to rent a vehicle for out-of-town travel.

•    Must have the ability to travel locally using a personal vehicle.

•    Ability to work non-routine hours during certain times of the year.

•    Ability to traverse campus and stairs.

•    Ability to lift/move objects up to 25 pounds.