[Hiring] Recruiting Coordinator @Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Role Description

The Admissions Office at Texas Baptist College and Southwestern Seminary is a dynamic and service-oriented office looking for an experienced individual 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's programs and value proposition to prospective students.

• 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 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.

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.
• 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).

Requirements

• 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.

Company Description

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of B.H. Carroll, was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in America’s rapidly growing Southwest. Initially part of Baylor University, the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910. Carroll’s unwavering commitment to orthodoxy, gospel-centered education, and the Great Commission shaped the seminary’s mission. Training God-called men and women for ministry, Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders in theology, missions, evangelism, music and worship, and education. Today, it stands as a beacon of faithfulness, equipping generations to serve Christ’s church globally.