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Director of Seminary Admissions

Job Description:

The director of seminary admissions is responsible for achieving annual and long term recruitment goals for a growing student body, and coordinating seminary recruitment activities, including, but not limited to recruitment schedules and visits, processing of inquiries and applications, and marketing the university seminary programs through the development of publications, direct mail, telemarketing, events, student search and advertisements, website and social media as well as emerging technologies.

Responsibilities:

Culture:

  • Unfaltering commitment to the The Fresno Pacific Idea and agreement to support its ideals and practices while employed by the university. 
  • Be Christ-centered in all areas while working with other staff members, students and all regional centers.
  • Uphold the “Founded on Christ” Fresno Pacific University mission at all times.

Service:

  • Represent the university and manage a professional and active relationship with various university team members and outside community representatives.
  • Responsible for leading and developing a diverse admissions team. 
  • Coordinate activities associated with seminary programs. 
  • Serve on the Enrollment Cabinet, the seminary scholarship committee and other enrollment committees as assigned and chairs the Seminary Admissions Committee. 
  • Hire, train, evaluate and supervise admission staff. 
  • Organize outreach efforts that attract a broad range of students as outlined in seminary enrollment goals.
  • Coordinate recruitment outreach to the seminary’s constituent churches, constituent colleges and universities. 
  • Expand outreach to achieve recruitment goals for desired student body and degree program characteristics. 
  • Participate as part of the recruitment team, representing the seminary and university to prospective students, pastors, therapists and coordinating with other recruitment and admissions offices within the university.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Commitment to the Christian mission of the university. 
  • Bachelor's degree in ministry, communication, business, behavioral science, liberal arts or related field.
  • Minimum of three years administering a professional staff or office. 
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills. 
  • Demonstrated organizational capabilities, detail orientation and the ability to handle multiple proprieties simultaneously. 
  • Valid California driver’s license and ability to drive to various appointments. 
  • Ability to host and speak at public events. 
  • Customer service orientation and the ability to communicate effectively. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to interact with people in a warm, professional manner. 
  • Ability to respond to emotional employee situations in a calming and resilient manner. 
  • Ability to interview, train, and orient staff. 
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision. 
  • Ability to learn new technology. 
  • Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Word and Excel. 

Desired:

  • Master’s degree in related field, preferably from a seminary. 
  • Experience with adult student recruitment and enrollment planning. 
  • Work experience in ministry or counseling profession. 
  • Familiarity with the Mennonite Brethren denomination.

Environmental Conditions:

  • Indoors in normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time.
  • Frequent computer use at workstation, up to eight hours per day.
  • Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
  • Drive personal vehicle, typically no longer than two hours from the office.
  • Public contact position requiring business-like apparel.

Physical Demands:

  •  Attendance and punctuality.
  •  Mobility within the office. Ability to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs. Ability to use hands and fingers, to handle office equipment, records and files. Occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Vision abilities required by this job include the ability to inspect financial or statistical records on paper and electronic documents. Ability to talk and hear. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
  • Ability to drive a vehicle and travel long distances.

University Description

Fresno Pacific University offers undergraduate and graduate programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation. Some 3,600 traditional and adult students attend classes on the main campus in southeast Fresno or centers in North Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced as well as online. The university also reaches more than 10,000 students through professional development studies. FPU has the highest four-year graduation rate of any Central Valley college or university and is the Valley’s only comprehensive Christian university granting master’s degrees. The university is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church. All employees must express a personal Christian commitment and support the Christian mission of the university.

Compensation:

Pay is based on upon qualifications and experience.

Application:

Download and complete an application form. Candidates must complete and submit an application in order to be considered for the position. Send completed applications to:

  • Human Resources
  • Fresno Pacific University 
  • 1717 S. Chestnut Ave. 
  • Fresno, CA 93702-4709 
  • Phone: 559-453-2245
  • Fax: 559-453-5514
  • Email: careers@fresno.edu

 

Fresno Pacific University provides equal opportunity for employment without regard for race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The university reserves the right to fill positions before the application deadline or to extend the deadline as circumstances may warrant.