Assistant/Associate Director of Recruitment
Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ, United States
Title:
Assistant/Associate Director of Recruitment
Reports To : Director of Admissions
Purpose of Role:
The Assistant/Associate Director of Recruitment is responsible for identifying and cultivating individual, organizational, and institutional relationships to attract and enroll high‑caliber candidates at Princeton Theological Seminary. This role emphasizes increasing the number of applications, particularly from underrepresented groups, and enhancing diversity within the student body.
Hybrid/remote work:
Eligible
Status:
Full-time, exempt administrator
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and regularly review/update an effective recruitment strategy that increases the overall number of completed applications year over year, and that increases the number of leads, inquiries, visits, and completed applications from underrepresented students. Travel on behalf of the Seminary, forming and strengthening partnerships with feeder schools and recruiting prospective students (about 30-40% of position on the road annually). Research and develop viable recruitment partners and opportunities that seek to increase diversity within the population of prospective students and influencers. Collaborate with Admissions team to manage communication and relationships with prospective students, influencers, and feeder institutions. Optimize the Slate platform and other tools for the advancement of recruitment tactics and strategies. Coordinate and lead on‑campus, off‑campus, and virtual recruitment events, focusing on pre and post‑event communications with prospective students. Manage all pre‑approved recruitment swings/events: travel itineraries, engagement/event registrations, following up with leads after swing and report for supervisor(s). Participate in key professional development conferences and events (e.g., NAGAP, Slate Conference). Identify key metrics and report quarterly on the effectiveness of the recruitment strategy; use analytics to continually enhance the strategy. Manage the recruitment budget, in consultation with the Director of Admissions. Engage current students, faculty, administrators, alums and influencers to serve as ambassadors of the PTS experience to prospective students. Supervises recruiters traveling on behalf of admissions and approves their recruitment schedules.
Qualifications
MDiv or equivalent degree; deep familiarity with theological education and the PC(USA) Strong leadership capacity: ability to manage a team, coordinate complicated schedules, and maintain a budget Excellent communication skills (verbal and non‑verbal) Proficiency with Slate, Office 365, Zoom and other admissions and enrollment management tools Adaptable social skills and cultural competencies; social and emotional maturity Organizational and travel planning skills
Critical discernment & decision‑making skills Expertise in strategic planning and data analysis skills to drive decision‑making Knowledge of Princeton Theological Seminary and similar institutions; familiarity with the landscape of theological education and emerging trends in higher education
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Assistant/Associate Director of Recruitment
Reports To : Director of Admissions
Purpose of Role:
The Assistant/Associate Director of Recruitment is responsible for identifying and cultivating individual, organizational, and institutional relationships to attract and enroll high‑caliber candidates at Princeton Theological Seminary. This role emphasizes increasing the number of applications, particularly from underrepresented groups, and enhancing diversity within the student body.
Hybrid/remote work:
Eligible
Status:
Full-time, exempt administrator
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and regularly review/update an effective recruitment strategy that increases the overall number of completed applications year over year, and that increases the number of leads, inquiries, visits, and completed applications from underrepresented students. Travel on behalf of the Seminary, forming and strengthening partnerships with feeder schools and recruiting prospective students (about 30-40% of position on the road annually). Research and develop viable recruitment partners and opportunities that seek to increase diversity within the population of prospective students and influencers. Collaborate with Admissions team to manage communication and relationships with prospective students, influencers, and feeder institutions. Optimize the Slate platform and other tools for the advancement of recruitment tactics and strategies. Coordinate and lead on‑campus, off‑campus, and virtual recruitment events, focusing on pre and post‑event communications with prospective students. Manage all pre‑approved recruitment swings/events: travel itineraries, engagement/event registrations, following up with leads after swing and report for supervisor(s). Participate in key professional development conferences and events (e.g., NAGAP, Slate Conference). Identify key metrics and report quarterly on the effectiveness of the recruitment strategy; use analytics to continually enhance the strategy. Manage the recruitment budget, in consultation with the Director of Admissions. Engage current students, faculty, administrators, alums and influencers to serve as ambassadors of the PTS experience to prospective students. Supervises recruiters traveling on behalf of admissions and approves their recruitment schedules.
Qualifications
MDiv or equivalent degree; deep familiarity with theological education and the PC(USA) Strong leadership capacity: ability to manage a team, coordinate complicated schedules, and maintain a budget Excellent communication skills (verbal and non‑verbal) Proficiency with Slate, Office 365, Zoom and other admissions and enrollment management tools Adaptable social skills and cultural competencies; social and emotional maturity Organizational and travel planning skills
Critical discernment & decision‑making skills Expertise in strategic planning and data analysis skills to drive decision‑making Knowledge of Princeton Theological Seminary and similar institutions; familiarity with the landscape of theological education and emerging trends in higher education
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