Emory University · 15 hours ago
Senior Admission Advisor, Admissions and Financial Aid - Candler School of Theology
Atlanta, GA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The Senior Admission Advisor plays a key role in Candler School of Theology’s recruitment, admissions, and yield efforts by developing strategic initiatives to attract, engage, and enroll outstanding students.
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Responsibilities
Develops and executes strategic recruitment initiatives, including data-driven analyses of enrollment trends and feeder schools to optimize outreach
Conducts on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruitment events, including admitted student and prospective student programs
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends admissions and scholarship decisions using established criteria
Designs and leads recruitment efforts for key populations, such as MTS applicants, hybrid students, and theological/ministry-focused candidates
This position may oversee student workers, including Admissions Ambassadors and temporary admissions assistants, and collaborates with faculty, staff, and external partners to implement recruitment initiatives
Oversees the planning and execution of key admissions events such as Admitted Student Day and Fall Visit Day to enhance yield and engagement
Develops new recruitment initiatives, such as Discover Candler, a multi-modal experience for hybrid student engagement
Serves as Candler’s primary liaison to the Association of Academic Divinity Schools (AADS) and co-chair for joint theological recruitment events nationwide
Maintains and expands relationships with key ministry leaders, campus chaplains, and denominational influencers to strengthen recruitment pipelines
Leads admissions social media and marketing efforts in collaboration with Candler Communications
Develops and executes digital engagement campaigns to increase outreach to prospective and admitted students
Analyzes social media impact on recruitment and iterates strategies for improved visibility and engagement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, or a related field
Two years of college or university admission experience
A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record
Effective public speaking skills
Preferred
Graduate theological degree is strongly preferred
A minimum of two years of work experience in church, college campus ministry, and/or university student recruiting
Experience in a graduate theological school is highly desirable
Experience with event planning, hospitality, and customer service is preferred
Candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of MS Office and experience with enrollment management software is desirable (e.g., Slate)
Demonstrated skill in planning, developing, implementing, and coordinating student recruitment is preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Benefits
Emory is an equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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