Recruiter, School of Ministry Graduate Programs

Job Details

Job Location:

Palm Beach Atlantic University
- West Palm Beach
- West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:
Up to 50%

In support of the university’s mission and objectives, the Recruiter for the School of Ministry Graduate Programs is responsible for executing recruitment activities for the School of Ministry graduate programs. This position focuses on high-touch outreach, recruitment travel, relationship development, and direct engagement with prospective students, churches, and ministry partners. The Recruiter works collaboratively with academic leadership, admissions, and enrollment marketing to support enrollment growth goals.

• Participates in recruitment events and travel aligned with established enrollment strategy and goals.
• Coordinates and hosts recruiting events and prospective student visits on campus in collaboration with the Dean, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Admissions, and other university departments.
• Represents the School of Ministry at conferences, graduate fairs, seminary days, church events, and denominational meetings.
• Actively participates in extensive recruiting travel to cultivate prospective student relationships and support enrollment targets.
• Builds and maintains relationships with pastors, ministry leaders, alumni, and referral partners to expand recruitment pipelines.

• Conducts daily outreach and follow-up with prospective students via phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.
• Serves as a top of funnel contact point for prospective students regarding program options, admissions requirements, scholarships, and vocational discernment.
• Advises applicants and prospective students regarding needed documentation for application completion as needed.
• Partners with Financial Aid and Student Services to deliver coordinated guidance and support to prospective students.
• Collaborates with Enrollment Marketing staff to execute Slate communication through drip marketing campaigns, event follow-up, and mailers.

• Contributes to enrollment planning discussions by providing field insights, recruitment feedback, and prospective student trends.
• Assists with the implementation of enrollment strategies developed by academic and admissions leadership.
• Provides recommendations based on travel outcomes, event performance, and inquiry behavior.

• Maintains accurate recruitment activity data in Slate.
• Generates routine recruitment reports to support Admissions leadership, the Dean, and institutional reporting needs.
• Reviews, analyzes, and discusses ATS data related to recruitment strategies.
• Attends ATS SPAN meetings, webinars, and training events, as needed.
• Develops and manages applicant and inquiry queries in Slate and takes follow-up action as needed.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in bible, ministry, theology, or other related field, required;
Master's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE

2+ years’ experience in recruiting for theological education, congregational community organization, and/or higher education work.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Customer Service Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external key stakeholder(s), students, parents, faculty, staff and community partners in mind at all times.
• Professionalism – Displays a high level of professionalism, e.g. timeliness, reliability, communication, and work ethic.
• Christ-first Faith – Provides spiritual support to community members, including students, on their Christian faith journey.
• Adaptable/Flexibility – Ability to change or adjust to change.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to…