Recruiter, School of Ministry Graduate Programs

Palm Beach Atlantic University is seeking a Recruiter for the School of Ministry Graduate Programs. This role is responsible for executing recruitment activities, focusing on outreach, recruitment travel, and relationship development with prospective students and ministry partners.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in bible, ministry, theology, or other related field, required
• 2+ years' experience in recruiting for theological education, congregational community organization, and/or higher education work
• Ability to travel 50% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license
• Must meet the requirements necessary to rent a vehicle for out-of-town travel
• Must have the ability to travel locally using a personal vehicle
• Ability to work non-routine hours during certain times of the year
• Ability to traverse campus and stairs
• Ability to lift/move objects up to 25 pounds
• 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