Recruiting Coordinator (TN/OK/LA State Rep)

About the Department

The Admissions Office at Texas Baptist College and Southwestern Seminary is a dynamic and service-oriented office looking for an experienced who is mission-centered with a strong commitment to Southwestern's values. The Recruitment Coordinator (TN/OK/LA) is responsible for representing Southwestern in his/her assigned state territory and communicating Southwestern' programs and value proposition to prospective students.

Position Duties

•Serves as a representative of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College via Admissions Office.
•Develops and travels to high-quality recruiting events in the assigned territory, including but not limited to college fairs, high schools, conferences, state conventions, and youth gatherings, to accomplish recruitment objectives.
•Cultivates relationships with prospective students via tele-counseling, emails, text messages, and in-person meetings, and leads applicants through the initial phases of the enrollment process to full-time enrollment at the Fort Worth campus. 
•Works closely with faculty, staff, and administration to plan and organize admissions events, initiatives, meetings, and training sessions, including but not limited to Preview Day, Texas Baptist New Student Dinner, Student Orientation and Registration, and other events as needed. 
•Networks with local ministry leaders, local churches, and partner organizations to expand awareness for Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College.
•Maintains accurate prospect and applicant records within the admissions database/CRM system and tracks on recruitment activities and outcomes to support data-informed decision-making.
•Attains funnel goals semester by semester by developing and executing innovative recruiting strategies for Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College.
•Demonstrates commitment to personal and professional growth in leadership and ministry effectiveness.
•Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
•Performs other related duties as assigned and specific to area of responsibility.
•Assists the Department head in developing key relationships with prospects and denominational leaders that will help the program grow. Works in conjunction with the admissions office’s strategy and tasks related to Admissions operations, communications, administration, and resource coordination.

Minimum Qualifications

•A master’s degree in higher education administration, student personnel, student development, or related field is preferred. Current enrollment or alumni from SWBTS or TBC is preferred so that the recruiter can fully speak about our educational programs, experience and outcomes.
•Experience in enrollment management, recruiting, office coordination, program management preferred.
•Fluency in bilingual speaking abilities (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Mandarin) is beneficial.
•Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
•Strong work ethic and initiative; ability to operate with minimal supervision.
•Exemplary social skills with an ability to be a part of and contribute to a collaborative team, manage conflicts, and demonstrate love and appreciation for cross-cultural interaction.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly and simply articulate the value propositions of SWBTS, its degree programs, and the specific requirements for completing the application process.
•Proficiency in admission-related technologies (Microsoft Office); previous experience with data management software (Slate CRM databases) preferred.
•Evening and weekend work is required during large-scale events and peak Admission seasons.
•Ability to provide proof of Work Authorization in the U.S. and proof of identity. 
•Successful completion of background check, MVR, and credit check may be required.
•Requires seminary driving of golf carts or licensed vehicles which require a valid driver’s license and successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Report (Driving Record).

Other Qualifications

•Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and move about to the office to interact with other staff members.
•Ability to use a computer and near-visual acuity in reading written documents and statistical data. 
•Exchanges information by telephone, computer, in writing and in person.
•Ability to traverse physical locations for meetings and talk to groups while doing so.
•Moderate Lifting - Occasionally transports 20-30lbs of parts and equipment across short distances by various means (e.g., carrying by hand, cart) to set up for tabling events.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice to employees. 

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Supplemental Questions

01

Are you willing to answer application and interview questions about your personal faith?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a professing follower of Jesus Christ?

• Yes
• No

03

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

04

What State do you live in?

• Tennessee
• Oklahoma
• Louisiana
• I live in another state

05

How many combined years of recruiting, outreach and/or event coordinating experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• More than 1 year of experience but less than 3
• More than 3 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years but less than 7 years
• I have at least 7 years of experience

06

Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency?

• No Experience - I have used email and opened a word doc.
• Basic User - I communicate using email, Teams word to communicate, schedule meetings, document and complete tasks.
• Intermediate User - Ask me to complete a task and I know how to accomplish it using available Microsoft tools. I create PowerPoints for meetings, use excel sheets to manage projects, sort lists, filter information to find things. I can also make templates on word or outlook to make routine tasks more efficient.
• Advanced User - I can train and support others with Microsoft tools. I build charts in excel or PowerPoint to illustrate data for business purposes. I use excel to manage budgets, financials, using Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP and advanced tools to achieve high capacity results. I can create a SharePoint Sites to display information and organize resources using document libraries and Teams collaborative spaces. I can automate routine tasks or build the capacity of administrative/operational tasks.
• Expert/Super User - I am recognized as a subject matter expert in Microsoft 365 applications to support business, technology and finance usage. I optimize workflows, automations, power features and advances security permissions to empower teams. I could develop complex excel models and dashboards to train advanced/intermediate users on best practices.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Address

2001 W Seminary Dr

Fort Worth, Texas, 76115

Phone

817-921-8490

Website

https://swbts.edu

Master's degree in higher education administration or related field preferred; experience in enrollment management or recruiting preferred; bilingual abilities beneficial; Microsoft Office proficiency; valid driver's license; U.S. work authorization; background check, MVR, and credit check may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• representing seminary
• developing recruiting events
• cultivating relationships

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Slate CRM

Job Details

• Category: Education services
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Part Time
• Workplace: Remote — Tennessee or Oklahoma or Louisiana
• Languages: English

About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

A theological seminary and college offering degree programs and admissions services. — Industry: Education