Gardner-Webb is seeking a Director of Admissions for the School of Divinity to direct and coordinate all aspects of student recruitment and enrollment management for the School of Divinity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit and provide information to prospective students for both on and off-campus School of Divinity programs - all efforts aimed at meeting enrollment budget.
• Work in close collaboration with the Assistant Vice President of Digital Learning Enrollment, Vice President of Enrollment Management, and the School of Divinity Dean in preparing and evaluating recruiting/marketing tools.
• Closely monitor and maintain School of Divinity Admission's operational budget to ensure accurate billing.
• Directs marketing efforts on behalf of the School of Divinity, including, but not limited to print, Internet, billboard, television, and radio advertisements.
• Track and evaluate recruiting efforts to determine successful recruiting methods and pinpoint areas that need enhancing.
• Help identify new program areas (both academic and geographic) for growth.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with other GWU Admission Directors, Graduate Admission Team, and School of Divinity Program Coordinators.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, serving as a primary resource for them throughout the admissions process.
• Work with the E-Systems Analyst in maintaining and updating the appropriate website pages.
• Build and maintain relationships with, but not limited to, higher education institution representatives, church representatives, and other community leaders.
• Represent the School of Divinity at various recruiting events, as well as Gardner-Webb University functions (requires travel).
• Work with the Assistant Vice President for Financial Planning in assigning financial aid other than Federal Loans.
• Conduct other admissions-related duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Digital Learning Enrollment and agreed upon by the School of Divinity Dean.
• Work in close collaboration with the Assistant Vice President of Digital Learning Enrollment and the School of Divinity Dean in setting semester and yearly enrollment budget.

Other Qualifications:

• He/she should possess strong oral and written communication skills. Maintaining frequent contact with prospective students is essential to job success.
• Individual should possess the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Educational Requirements:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.
• Master's of Divinity or M.A. Religious Studies preferred
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.