Student Recruiter I at Southern Methodist University Inc in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

Description



Salary Range:



Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications



About SMU



SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.


SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.


SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.


Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.


SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.



About the Department:



Perkins School of Theology is one of the 13 seminaries of The United Methodist Church and one of only five university-related United Methodist theological schools, located in the heart of Dallas, Texas, with an extension program in Houston/Galveston. The faculty and staff of Perkins are committed to our mission of equipping persons for faithful leadership and Christian ministry in a changing church and society. Students study with a faculty, diverse both culturally and in theological perspective, in the School's graduate degree and certificate studies programs. Perkins is Wesleyan by tradition, United Methodist by affiliation, inclusive of diverse Christian expressions, and welcoming of all. The oldest graduate professional School at Southern Methodist University, Perkins embraces its setting in the Southwestern United States while seeking to make theological education accessible, through in-person, hybrid, and distance learning, to students from the region, the nation, and around the world.



About the Position:



This role is an on-campus, in-person position.


The position is one of high visibility in the school, local communities, the South-Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church, and new territories as they unfold. This position is responsible for attracting and guiding individuals from inquiry to application who are discerning a call to vocational or professional lay ministry and sense graduate theological education at Perkins to be the best place for them to prepare for their ministry. In the process of the recruitment phases, relationships with influencers and constituents will be established and strengthened to maintain current partnerships and forge new ones.



Essential Functions:

• Represent Perkins School of Theology enthusiastically while educating about degree programs across all modalities, Perkins community life, faculty profiles, mission and vision of Perkins, and admission requirements during internal, external, and virtual events. This position will guide those discerning a call to vocational or lay ministry. Required local, state, national, and international travel.
  
  


• Build relationships by developing and executing an annual strategic constituency recruitment plan that includes geographical locations, agency partners, alumni sources, campus ministers, clergy, conference leaders, and religious studies faculty to build relationships and create future partnerships.
  
  


• Recruitment of prospective students through various functions, assist in on and off campus recruitment activities. Serve as point of contact for prospective students and provide information in a personalized manner to ensure a smooth application process, leading to a complete application.
  
  


• Maintain current communication continuum with prospective students and assist with creation of new communication programs including email campaigns, marketing, publications, web sites, social media, etc. for the promotion of recruitment initiatives.
  
  


• Day-to-day operations include answering incoming calls and emails, cold calls and lead generation, activity reports, travel and expense reports, coordination of promotional supplies, assisting with campus visits and events, and other duties as assigned.
  
  


• Evening and weekend hours will be required for hosting recruitment events and travel to and from events.
  
  

Qualifications



Education and Experience:



A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Theology or Religious Studies is preferred.


A minimum of one year of experience is required. Experience in relationship-building is required.


Experience recruiting students, public speaking, event planning, hosting events, hospitality, campus ministry or multi-staff position in a church, and marketing and communications is preferred.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:



Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.


Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.


Candidate connections to a faith community and/or appreciation for theological education is preferred.


Candidate must be at ease assisting prospective students discern calls to vocational and lay ministries.


Candidate commitment to increasing diversity in theological education is essential.


Candidate knowledge of Spanish language is highly preferred.


Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Zoom.


Candidate familiarity with Slate, Hubspot or other CRM (Customer Relations Management) is preferred.



Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time


• Bend, stand


• Reach above shoulders


• Carry/lift over 25 - 50 lbs.

Deadline to Apply:



Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by April 29, 2024.


This position is open until filled.



EEO Statement:



SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.



Benefits:



SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.


SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.


The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits. Apply Now