What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY?
Job Details
Job Location: Dallas or Ft. Worth - Texas
Position Type: Full Time Hourly Non Exempt
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: On Campus
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Admissions Counselor serves as the representative of Dallas Theological Seminary to prospective, incoming, and current students within a designated region, with a primary focus on Fort Worth. The role involves identifying potential students, providing information about seminary programs, admissions policies, and campus life, while encouraging them to apply. The counselor assists applicants in completing required admission materials, evaluates their qualifications for admission, and supports the matriculation process for those accepted.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Work with the Dean of Distance Education and the Assistant Director of Admissions-Dallas to plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy in the several regional sites and Fort Worth.
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Represent Dallas Theological Seminary to prospective students, applicants, and incoming students in a specific region.
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Identify potential students interested in seminary programs.
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Provide information about seminary programs, admissions policies, and distance education classes.
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Encourage prospective students to apply to Dallas Theological Seminary.
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Evaluate applicants to determine their eligibility for admission.
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Facilitate the matriculation process for accepted students through onboarding Teams meetings.
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Act as a liaison between the seminary and prospective students throughout the admissions process.
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Support prospective students by answering questions and addressing concerns related to seminary life and academic programs.
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Plan, organize, and coordinate other on-campus and online recruitment events as requested.
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Carry out additional special events or projects as assigned by the Director of Admissions and the Director of Distance Education.
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Participate and play an active role in events related to distance educational sites.
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Can perform Admissions Application Specialist functions if needed.
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Out-of-state travel required
Job Qualifications
- Exhibits excellent personal relationship and communication/public speaking skills.
- Demonstrates outstanding customer service and the desire to serve prospective students.
- Is a self-starter who is a fine example of a Dallas Theological Seminary student/graduate.
- Is computer literate and able to efficiently use our computer systems as well as a PC to record activities and correspond via email.
- Has strong character, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Possesses theological awareness.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- DTS graduate or current student (preferably a Ministry degree).
- Previous ministry, recruiting, marketing, or sales experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift and transport materials of up to twenty (20) pounds on occasion, including setting up the DTS display on the field.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of time on the phone or video conference sessions.
- Able to travel on a plane or vehicle to conferences, churches, and fairs.
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