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Admissions Administrator

The Department of Admissions at Covenant Seminary is seeking applications for the position of Admissions Administrator. This is a Part-time position (25 hours/week) with vacation, paid time off, and seminary holidays. We value team cooperation, commitment to excellent work, and dedication to the Seminary’s mission of training pastors and leaders for Christ’s church and Kingdom.  

Department Goals and Responsibilities

The Admissions Administrator supports the work of the Admissions team in achieving its enrollment goals and serving its prospective students through proper execution of data entry and database management, effective communication with other relevant seminary departments, timely correspondence with prospective students through a variety of media, maintaining an orderly and hospitable office environment, and through a number of administrative duties.

Position Responsibilities:

• Data entry and document processing within Covenant Seminary’s CRM (Slate) and student information system (CAMS) from inquiry through matriculation.

• Communicating with potential admissions applicants and other constituents through incoming phone calls, the admissions email inbox, and Slate messaging.

• Collaborating with other departments to ensure quality processing of applications.

• Assisting the Communications team by processing online store orders and shipments.

• Ordering and stocking of office supplies, books and marketing materials, and event supplies.

• Welcoming and greeting visitors to the admissions office.

• Maintaining a clean and orderly admissions office.

• Receiving mail deliveries for the seminary and communicating with intended recipients to coordinate retrieval.

• Serving the broader admissions team members in recording meeting minutes, mailing promotional materials, scheduling meetings, reserving meeting rooms and resources, planning and supporting team events and campus visits, maintaining expense reporting for ADM management, organizing travel and accommodation, and other administrative tasks assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills: 

• Exudes strong Christian character and high integrity.

• Has earned an accredited bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or possesses equivalent work experience.

• Possesses strong administrative skills and can multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Exhibits a positive personality with strong relational skills.

• Exhibits adaptability to changing processes.

• Writes clearly and professionally.

• Can manage time well and work independently with effectiveness.

• Demonstrates high customer service skills with hospitality.

• Shows personable responsibility and dependability.

• Can maintain confidentiality and follow FERPA guidelines.

• Possesses strong computer skills and can learn to use Slate CRM, CAMS SIS, and Office 365 products. 

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Alumnus, current student, or spouse of a Covenant Seminary student.

• Has Previous experience in data entry or administrative roles, with preference for experience in higher education.

• Has familiarity with Slate CRM, CAMS, Campus Café or other customer relations management and student information system platforms.

Other Functions:

• Hospitality/Event support for occasional large group campus visits, Preview Days, or new student orientations.

• Possible event support for welcome reception at beginning of fall/spring semesters.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter via email to the Admissions Inbox, at admissions@covenantseminary.edu. References not required but recommended.

Posted 2025.05.09

admissions Counselor

The Department of Admissions at Covenant Seminary is seeking applications for a part-time (20 hrs./week) Admissions Counselor. We value team cooperation, commitment to excellent work, and dedication to the Seminary’s mission of training pastors and leaders for Christ’s church and Kingdom.

Department Goals and Responsibilities

The Admissions Counselor represents Covenant Theological Seminary to prospective students, applicants, and incoming students; identifies and serves prospective students by informing them of Seminary programs, admissions processes, seminary life, financial aid, and encouraging them to apply; and helps applicants submit all necessary credentials for admission, evaluates applicants for admission, and facilitates the matriculation of accepted applicants. In addition, all Admissions Counselors are responsible for representing the Seminary in the field to the public.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Admissions and the Senior Director of Enrollment Management to execute and implement the strategic enrollment plan.

• Collaborate and maintain recruitment guidelines and goals to use for future recruitment efforts.

• Manage admissions accounts to guide applicants through the application process, counsel them regarding degree program choice, and facilitate the matriculation of accepted students.

• Use the Customer Relationship Management system to help keep track of communication to prospective students and necessary data for reporting for each applicant.

• Review prospective student applications for admission.

• Research and verify the accuracy of application information. Follow-up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information

• Coordinate applicant approval process with various educational departments as needed.

• Meet with prospective students through scheduled appointments to introduce them to the seminary, give counsel regarding degree program choice, answer questions, and provide a tour of the campus.

• Plan and coordinate Preview Days and new student orientations with various departments and delegating tasks among teams.

• Coordinate campus visits.

• Represent the Seminary on field visits, including transportation, setup, and takedown of Seminary recruiting displays and publications; reinforce Seminary ties on such field trips (e.g., with alumni and college faculty).

• Plan, organize, and coordinate other on-campus and online recruitment events as requested.

• Participate and play an active role in Covenant Seminary’s student events.

• Train other Admissions Team and Student Ambassadors on campus tours etiquette and procedures.

• Carry out additional special events or projects as assigned by the Director of Admissions and the Senior Director of Enrollment Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Exhibits excellent personal relationship, communication, and public speaking skills.

• Strong time management skills, adaptable, and works well independently.

• Adaptable to different situations.

• Demonstrates outstanding customer service and the desire to serve prospective students.

• Has strong computer skills and is able to learn to use Slate CRM and Office 365 products.

• Has strong character, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Possesses theological awareness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous sales or marketing experience.

• Positive personality.

• Faithfulness and dependability.

• Student enrolled at Covenant Theological Seminary.

• Self-motivated.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to admissions@covenantseminary.edu.

Posted 2024.09.27

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