51ÂÒÂ×

51ÂÒÂ× is a single-purpose Bible college in Joplin, Missouri.

Position Title: Digital Learning & Seminary Admissions SpecialistÌý
Department: Admissions
Reports to: Director of Admissions, Vice President of Enrollment Management

The mission of the Admissions Office is to actively recruit a national and diverse group of prospective students through accurate and effective communication in order to enroll students who are ready to train for Christian service.ÌýInstitutional Goals supported by Department: IG 2, 3, 4

*This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), and will be required to participate in CSA training, and is required to immediately forward all reports of Clery Act crimes brought to their attention to the Clery Compliance Officer.Ìý

Summary

The Digital Learning & Seminary Admissions Specialist serves as a face and voice for 51ÂÒÂ× to prospective undergraduate online and graduate students. As the primary point of contact, the Admissions Counselor (AC) guides students through the admissions process while representing the college’s mission and values. This role is responsible for developing recruitment strategies, building relationships with local groups and influencers, and achieving enrollment goals within their assigned territory.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop recruitment strategies to identify and recruit students who are a good mission fit for the college through proactive, intentional contact with undergraduate online and graduate inquiries and applicants (degree and non-degree seeking)

2. Manage an assigned recruitment group (undergraduate online and graduate) by monitoring prospective student (application, admit, and enroll) numbers through data reports

3. Track contact with students, stage in admissions funnel, travel details, and other activities in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and keep detailed notes

4. Use working knowledge of 51ÂÒÂ× to inform prospective students about the college, including academic programs, activities, orientation, class registration, financial aid, college policy, and important college dates

5. Contact students to help facilitate financial aid processes and connect them with the Student Financial Services Office

6. Plan and execute effective travel for recruitment, traveling to aÌýminimum of eight Christian colleges, churches, conferences, and other off-campus, admissions-related events per academic year (doesn’t include on-campus or OCC-hosted events)

7. Work alongside the Director of Admissions, Assistant Director of Digital Learning, and Director of Seminary Operations to stay up-to-date on admissions policies and procedures

8. Meet bimonthly with Director of Admissions to set goals for respective recruitment territory, receive feedback, and stay on track with admissions goals

9. Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ìý

· Ability to clearly communicate and present information—publicly and interpersonally—and respond to questions from a wide array of constituents

· Must have strong written communication skills

· Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

· Must have a high level of tact and a kind demeanor at all times

· Must possess strong problem-solving skills as evidenced by collecting and interpreting data, establishing facts, and drawing sound conclusions

· Must be comfortable contacting applicants to facilitate file completion and generate next steps for the prospective student

· Must possess strong team player skills, show genuine commitment, be flexible, be reliable and responsible, actively listen, keep the team and supervisors informed, and always be ready to help, support, and respect others

· Must have a strong sense of customer service

· Must be motivated to achieve predetermined goals set by the admissions leadership team

· Must be task-oriented, detail-oriented, and highly organized

· Must possess strong computer skills (typing, internet usage, etc.) and an intermediate knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Google (Docs, Sheets, Drives, Gmail, etc.)

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Ìý

· Bachelor’s degree required

· Two years of previous experience in recruitment and/or marketing preferred

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:Ìý

· The noise level in the work environment is moderate; the ability to maintain effective production with background noise is needed

· Employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds

· Employee is required to sit and look at a computer screen for long periods of time

· Employee will likely travel in non-handicapped supported areas when off campus

· Employee is required to travel during peak seasons

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus on details while on a computer and on paper

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position with benefits. Please submit along with a cover letter and resume toÌý[email protected].Ìý

CAMPUS SAFETY

In compliance with the Clery Act, 51ÂÒÂ× publishes annual reports containing information about crime prevention, reporting policies, crime statistics, and other safety and security-related information. The college also maintains daily crime and fire logs. To view OCC’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, go to occ.edu/security. Hard copies are also available upon request at the 51ÂÒÂ× Student Affairs Office (1111 North Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

51ÂÒÂ× is affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its mission is to train men and women for Christian service. The college seeks to educate and hire individuals who share its core values to accomplish its mission. It is the intent of the college to create and promote a diverse workforce consistent with its stated goals and mission.

It is the policy of 51ÂÒÂ× not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission and access to educational opportunities, programs, activities, or employment as applicable to ministries in section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended and implementing regulations.

As a religious educational institution, 51ÂÒÂ× reserves the right to make employment decisions based on religion, marital status, or sex consistent with the college’s religious beliefs. Further, as a Christian ministry, the college has the right to select those who serve in ministerial positions based on criteria established by the college.