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.

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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.