Associate Director of Enrollment

JOB TITLE: Associate Director of Enrollment

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Enrollment & Student Success

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

PURPOSE:
The Associate Director of Enrollment supports the seminary college’s mission by helping attract, engage, admit, and enroll students who are discerning a call to theological education, ministry, service, and leadership.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Along with the VP of Enrollment & Student Success, conduct market research and implement recruitment strategies to schools, churches, and partner organizations in targeted recruitment markets
  • Along with the VP of Enrollment & Student Success, collaborate with other Seminary offices (faculty/departments, alumni, and more) to engage prospective students & partner organizations recruitment pipelines
  • Plan on-campus & online informational experiences for individual prospective students
  • Plan on-campus visit day experiences for groups of prospective students & campus/church stakeholders with whom we seek partners
  • Conduct recruitment travel to targeted markets and events throughout the year
  • Guide applicants through the application processes to enrollment
  • Serve as a point of contact for academic departments in the committee review of applications
  • Prepare Weekly Admission Reports to the VP of Enrollment & Student Success
  • Manage Admissions personnel & student workers
  • Coordinate with Financial Aid and Registrar on related enrollment process needs, as directed by the VP of Enrollment & Student Success
  • Commitment to and work toward increasing racial, cultural, and ecumenical diversity in student recruitment and enrollment
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the VP of Enrollment & Student Success

Enrollment Strategy and Recruitment

  • Assist in developing and implementing annual recruitment and enrollment plans that support institutional enrollment goals, program priorities, and mission alignment.
  • Manage assigned recruitment territories, populations, academic programs, or student pipelines, including prospective students from churches, ministries, undergraduate institutions, partner organizations, and denominational networks.
  • Represent the seminary college at recruitment events, seminary fairs, church gatherings, conferences, graduate school fairs, campus visits, webinars, and other outreach opportunities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with pastors, ministry leaders, alumni, faculty, denominational partners, undergraduate advisors, and other influencers who may refer prospective students.
  • Use enrollment data and recruitment trends to identify opportunities, monitor progress, and recommend adjustments to recruitment strategies.

Prospective Student Engagement and Admissions Counseling

  • Guide prospective students through the inquiry, discernment, application, admission, and enrollment processes with timely, accurate, and pastorally attentive communication.
  • Conduct individual consultations with prospective students to discuss academic programs, vocational goals, ministry interests, admissions requirements, financial considerations, and next steps.
  • Provide clear information about degree, certificate, non-degree, online, hybrid, and residential program options, as applicable.
  • Collaborate with Financial Aid, Student Services, Registrar, Academic Affairs, and faculty to support a seamless transition from applicant to enrolled student.
  • Maintain consistent follow-up with inquiries, applicants, admitted students, and deposited students to encourage completion of key enrollment milestones.

Application and Enrollment Operations

  • Support application review processes by ensuring application files are complete, accurate, and ready for evaluation by appropriate reviewers or committees.
  • Monitor applicant progress, identify barriers to completion, and coordinate timely follow-up to secure missing materials.
  • Maintain accurate records in the institution’s CRM, student information system, and related enrollment platforms.
  • Generate, review, and interpret enrollment reports, dashboards, and funnel metrics to support decision-making and outreach priorities.
  • Ensure enrollment communications, forms, workflows, and records comply with institutional policies and applicable privacy requirements.

Events, Communications, and Campus Visit Programs

  • Plan, coordinate, and participate in recruitment events, open houses, preview days, information sessions, virtual events, and admitted student experiences.
  • Coordinate individualized campus visits, meetings with faculty or staff, class visits, chapel participation, student panels, and follow-up communications.
  • Partner with Marketing and Communications to develop or refine enrollment messaging, email campaigns, print materials, website content, social media messaging, and event promotion.
  • Review enrollment content regularly to ensure accuracy, accessibility, consistency, and alignment with current academic offerings and institutional mission.
  • Support storytelling efforts that communicate the value of theological education and the seminary college’s distinct community, formation, and learning experience.

Collaboration and Institutional Support

  • Serve as a collaborative member of the enrollment team, contributing to team planning, recruitment strategy, process improvement, and goal achievement.
  • Participate in admissions committee meetings, enrollment strategy discussions, and cross-functional projects related to recruitment, retention, student success, and institutional growth.
  • Provide training, guidance, or coordination for student ambassadors, student workers, volunteers, or other enrollment support roles, as assigned.
  • Demonstrate commitment to the seminary college’s theological identity, mission, values, and standards of hospitality and service.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of enrollment management and institutional priorities.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in higher education, student affairs, ministry, theology, communications, business, or a related field preferred.
  • A minimum of two years of admissions and/or recruitment-related experience
  • A commitment to theological education and vocational formation for preparation for ministry and community impact
  • Energy and imagination, excellent relational skills, and a desire to support prospective students

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of higher education recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, and student engagement practices.
  • Understanding of theological education, seminary formation, ministry preparation, church leadership, or faith-based higher education environments.
  • Knowledge of graduate admissions processes, application requirements, enrollment funnels, and student lifecycle milestones.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems, student information systems, reporting tools, and digital communication platforms.
  • Awareness of best practices in inclusive recruitment, student support, customer service, and relationship-based enrollment counseling.

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal, listening, advising, and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with prospective students, faculty, church leaders, alumni, and institutional partners.
  • An exceptional level of organizational skills and detail management
  • Skill in using data to prioritize outreach, assess recruitment effectiveness, and support enrollment decisions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, virtual meeting tools, and digital communication systems.
  • Ability to present effectively in one-on-one, small group, virtual, and public settings.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills, with experience overseeing complex processes and multi-phase projects.
  • Familiarity with current enrollment management trends & marketing technology

Abilities

  • Ability to articulate the mission, values, academic programs, and student experience of a seminary college compellingly and authentically.
  • Ability to think strategically about recruitment partnerships and how our Seminary programs can bring value to communities in the marketplace.
  • Ability to accompany prospective students with professionalism, warmth, discretion, and respect for vocational discernment.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, events, and student communications in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and contribute to a positive, service-oriented team culture.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive student information appropriately.
  • Ability to travel periodically and work occasional evenings or weekends for recruitment events, campus visits, conferences, or church-related activities.

Working Conditions

  • Regular office or remote work environment with frequent computer, phone, video conferencing, and CRM use.
  • Periodic travel may be required for recruitment, church engagement, conferences, fairs, and partner visits.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for recruitment events, campus visits, and enrollment deadlines.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly, represent the institution professionally, and maintain confidentiality of student and institutional information.

Submit application materials via email to Alex Thomas (Vice President of Enrollment & Student Success - athomas@lpts.edu) by close of business Monday, August 17, 2026.

Pre-Employment Conditions:

A background screening is required.

About Louisville Seminary:

  • Founded in 1853, Louisville Seminary offers an inclusive and diverse learning community, welcoming students from wide ecumenical backgrounds while maintaining its long, historic commitment to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Louisville Seminary is led by the Holy Spirit to educate people to proclaim the Gospel, to care for all, and to work for justice in communities everywhere. It is distinguished by its nationally recognized marriage and family therapy and field education programs, the scholarship and church service among its faculty and a commitment to training individuals to participate in the continuing ministry of Jesus Christ. For more information, call (800) 264-1839 or visit lpts.edu.
  • Louisville Seminary is committed to providing our employees an environment that is inspiring, creative and respectful. Louisville Seminary is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, creed, sexual orientation or any other protected class.