Hybrid Senior Admission Advisor, Admissions and Financial Aid

at Emory University

• Job title: Senior Admission Advisor, Admissions and Financial Aid
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Atlanta, United States

About the role

• Senior Admission Advisor managing recruitment strategies and admissions processes at Candler School of Theology. Engaging with prospective students and enhancing recruitment experiences through various initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes strategic recruitment initiatives, including data-driven analyses of enrollment trends and feeder schools to optimize outreach.
• Conducts on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruitment events, including admitted student and prospective student programs.
• Reviews, evaluates, and recommends admissions and scholarship decisions using established criteria.
• Designs and leads recruitment efforts for key populations, such as MTS applicants, hybrid students, and theological/ministry-focused candidates.
• Oversees the planning and execution of key admissions events such as Admitted Student Day and Fall Visit Day to enhance yield and engagement.
• Serves as Candler’s primary liaison to the Association of Academic Divinity Schools (AADS) and co-chair for joint theological recruitment events nationwide.
• Maintains and expands relationships with key ministry leaders, campus chaplains, and denominational influencers to strengthen recruitment pipelines.
• Leads admissions social media and marketing efforts in collaboration with Candler Communications.
• Develops and executes digital engagement campaigns to increase outreach to prospective and admitted students.
• Analyzes social media impact on recruitment and iterates strategies for improved visibility and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, or a related field.
• Two years of college or university admission experience.
• A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Effective public speaking skills.
• Graduate theological degree is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of two years of work experience in church, college campus ministry, and/or university student recruiting.
• Experience in a graduate theological school is highly desirable.
• Experience with event planning, hospitality, and customer service is preferred.
• Candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of MS Office and experience with enrollment management software is desirable (e.g., Slate).
• Demonstrated skill in planning, developing, implementing, and coordinating student recruitment is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Benefits

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