GRADUATE RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR OPPORTUNITY
The Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator supports graduate enrollment goals at Hood Theological Seminary for current graduate programs of study, including: Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Chaplaincy, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Arts in Christian Education, Graduate Certificate Programs, and the Doctor of Ministry. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week with some travel and weekend work as required. This role coordinates new student recruitment activities, pre-admissions advising, manages the admissions process, and serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students. The position works closely with faculty, academic leadership, and campus partners to maintain an efficient, student-centered admissions experience aligned with institutional priorities.
About Hood Theological Seminary
Hood Theological Seminary (HTS) is a graduate and professional theological school in Salisbury, North Carolina, dedicated to the education and preparation of women and men for bold and creative leadership in the Christian church and for a diverse world. In February of 2024, the Board of Commissioners of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) reaffirmed the accreditation of Hood Theological Seminary through the spring of 2034. The Seminary is approved for the following degree programs: Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Chaplaincy, Master of Arts in Christian Education, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (36- and 60-hour degrees), Graduate Certificate Programs, and the Doctor of Ministry. The Seminary is the only Seminary in the United States sponsored by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (AMEZ).
Primary Responsibilities:
The Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator is responsible for advancing the mission of Hood Theological Seminary by recruiting, admitting, and enrolling students while fostering relationships with prospective students, churches, denominations, educational institutions, and community partners. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of the Seminary's strategic enrollment management and student marketing plan to achieve institutional enrollment goals.
Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract prospective students through church partnerships, denominational relationships, college and university graduate fairs, recruitment events, church conferences, virtual outreach, and community engagement.
Coordinate recruitment travel and represent the Seminary at conferences, ministry events, denominational meetings, college and university graduate fairs, recruitment events, and other opportunities to promote the Seminary's academic programs.
Develop and implement student marketing strategies and recruitment communication plans for prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and other constituents through email campaigns, telephone outreach, printed publications, digital communications, and social media initiatives.
Develop student marketing strategies in collaboration with the marketing team including gathering and analyzing prospective student enrollment data by using recruitment analytics from Google Advertisement, Facebook Advertisement, Instagram Advertisement, LinkedIn Advertisement and other media advertisement.
Analyze marketing information of other theological graduate schools in the region as part of the student marketing strategies.
Counsel prospective students regarding academic programs, admissions requirements, financial aid opportunities, and enrollment procedures while providing exceptional customer service throughout the admissions process.
Maintain accurate prospective student and applicant records within the Jenzabar Student Information System (SIS) and Jenzabar CRM, including inquiry management, application tracking, communications, reporting, and follow-up activities.
Maintain admissions tracking reports, enrollment dashboards, applicant pipelines, and the Admissions Hot List to monitor application progress, outstanding requirements, enrollment trends, and matriculation rates.
Coordinate the admissions process from initial inquiry through enrollment, including receiving applications, verifying required documents, scheduling admissions interviews, communicating admissions decisions, and guiding applicants through each stage of the admissions process.
Prepare applicant files for review by the Admissions Committee, coordinate committee meetings as needed, record admissions decisions, and communicate committee decisions to applicants in a timely and professional manner.
Coordinate and manage all New Student Orientation activities, including online orientation modules, registration, advisor assignments, orientation communications, faculty and staff coordination, and on-campus orientation programming.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate campus visits, individual appointments, virtual information sessions, Open Houses, orientation programs for newly admitted students.
Collaborate with faculty, academic advisors, the Admission’s Committee, the Registrar, Financial Aid, Academic Dean, the Business Office, Student Services, Information Technology, the Director of Enrollment Management, and other departments to ensure a seamless transition from admission through enrollment.
Develop, analyze, and present statistical reports related to recruitment, admissions, enrollment, retention, demographic trends, and enrollment projections to support institutional planning and decision-making.
Build and maintain relationships with bishops, pastors, denominational leaders, churches, educational institutions, and community organizations to expand recruitment opportunities and increase the Seminary's visibility.
Work as a key member of the Admission’s Committee with faculty and staff.
Will perform duties as required by the designated supervisor or President.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
One to three years of experience in admissions, recruitment, enrollment, student services, or a related field preferred.
Willing to work in a Christ-centered and student-focused community.
Must have an understanding and experience in student recruitment, student marketing, and student enrollment.
Must understand the Church in the United States, Christian organizations, and colleges and universities.
Must be able to develop a thorough understanding of the features and requirements of all graduate degree programs at Hood Theological Seminary, including entrance requirements, graduation requirements, transfer credit acceptance policies and all other provisions of the university catalog pertinent to the programs.
Understanding and compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) privacy policies required.
Willing to travel weekly as required and work Saturday or Sunday as necessary at Christian organizations recruiting potential students who maybe pastors, youth church leaders, church lay members, church board members, chaplains, church administers, community leaders, and business leaders.
Knowledge of academic administrative principles and procedures.
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), major social media platforms and internet navigation.
Must have working knowledge of Canva, ChatGPT, Microsoft Designer, or similar programs for developing brochures and flyers.
Experience using recruitment and admission CRM platforms like Jenzabar, Ellucian Recruit or similar platforms is preferred.
Must have strong written and oral communication skills; ability to create, compose and edit written materials.
Able to work independently and self-manage; able to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments; and possess strong organizational and prioritizing ability.
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Able to handle confidential financial and personal information.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Able to work collaboratively across campus with members of the various graduate programs.
THIS POSITION IS FLEXIBLE WITH THE ABILITY TO WORK ON-CAMPUS AND REMOTELY.
The institution is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Interested applicants should email their cover letter and resume to humanresources@hoodseminary.edu.
This job posting will close on August 21, 2026.
