Positions Available at Candler
Associate Director of Admissions/Recruitment
Job Description: Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of recruitment strategies and activities for academic programs within a particular school. Attends recruitment functions. Reviews applications and recommends students for admission. Ensures that the applicant pool has a cross section of diverse candidates. Maintains contact with prospective students, candidates, and recruiting contacts. Assists in planning and developing recruitment communications, materials, and events to educate and inform targeted audiences. Maintains complete and accurate recruitment records. Conducts information sessions and answers questions from visiting students and parents. May conduct campus tours. May assist in staff supervision and evaluation. Performs related responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, or related field. Three years of experience in the development or administration of education, professional, or business programs, of which two years must be in a supervisory or lead capacity. Effective public speaking skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Earned theological degree. Excellent computer proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel) and excellent database management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated leadership skills. Excellent organization skills with the ability to tend to details. Sensitivity to the issues of vocational discernment. Appreciation for the nature of the ordained ministry and the ministry of the laity. Familiarity with programs of theological education, the mission of Candler School of Theology, and the Church.
The expectations for and responsibilities of the Associate Director of Admissions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Development, implementation, and evaluation of student recruitment activities that meet enrollment and revenue objectives for fall, spring, summer, and on-line programs;
- Implementation of a recruitment plan that attracts a larger, diverse, high-caliber student body;
- Maintenance of a network of church and professional contacts that support recruitment initiatives;
- Implementation of marketing plans, including development of materials for print, electronic, and web-based promotions
- Development and maintenance of effective communication strategies to convert prospects to enrollees;
- Review of applications for admissions and recommend admissions decisions using established evaluation criteria;
- Review of applications for scholarship and recommend awards using established evaluation criteria;
- Development and monitoring of statistical reports to enhance recruitment strategies, manage yield, forecast enrollments, and determine efficiency of operations;
- Analysis of cost and benefits of recruitment programs and events;
- Speaking with individuals on and off campus, locally and nationally, including evenings and weekends as required;
The above statements are intended to describe the work expected of the Associate Director of Admissions. This document is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsible duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
The Associate Director of Admissions reports to the Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. He/she maintains an effective working relationship with the school’s Dean, staff of the Candler Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Development, and Student Programming Offices, staff and faculty of the Candler School of Theology, alumni, campus ministers, and other influencers of prospective theological students.
Qualified candidates should apply online by June 2, 2013. Job Requisition ID 36708BR
Communications Specialist
Job Description: Consults with management and staff to design, develop and maintain a World Wide Web site. Develops, writes and edits various communications materials including correspondence, newsletters, brochures and articles. Develops and maintains effective methods for distributing communication materials and information. Maintains required record-keeping and documentation. May train staff in the use of communications technology. Performs related responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Overview
The Communications Specialist assists in the implementation of the School’s comprehensive communication and marketing strategy and reports to the Director of Communications.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Writes, edits, and develops news releases and feature articles for print and electronic distribution
- Writes, edits, and develops various communications materials for print and social/electronic media, such as web content, e-newsletters, brochures, fliers
- Maintains the news function of Candler’s website and supports content updates with other functional areas
- Addresses the communications needs of functional areas as assigned by Director
- Assists in the creation of marketing plans for specific events, programs, and initiatives
- Performs basic graphic design and photo editing functions.
- Develops and maintains effective methods for distributing communications materials and information
- Maintains records of School’s printed/electronic communications materials
- Tracks School’s media coverage and maintains records/hard copies
- Performs related tasks as required
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, public relations, communications or related field
- Minimum of three years of communications experience in a related setting
- Excellent written, verbal, and electronic media skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of commercial print production and print buying
- Experience with ad placement and procurement
- Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop applications
- Creative and proactive professional
- Enthusiastic team player
- Energetic self-starter
- Outstanding customer service skills
Interested applicants should apply here. Reference Job Number: 35667BR. Please include a cover letter resume, news release, feature article, web content and an item you’ve designed with your application.
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