Emory University

Senior Admission Advisor, Admissions and Financial Aid

Emory University

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Atlanta • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develops and executes strategic recruitment initiatives, including data-driven analyses of enrollment trends and feeder schools to optimize outreach
  • Conducts on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruitment events, including admitted student and prospective student programs
  • Reviews, evaluates, and recommends admissions and scholarship decisions using established criteria
  • Designs and leads recruitment efforts for key populations, such as MTS applicants, hybrid students, and theological/ministry-focused candidates
  • Oversees student workers, including Admissions Ambassadors and temporary admissions assistants, and collaborates with faculty, staff, and external partners to implement recruitment initiatives
  • Oversees the planning and execution of key admissions events such as Admitted Student Day and Fall Visit Day to enhance yield and engagement
  • Develops new recruitment initiatives, such as Discover Candler, a multi-modal experience for hybrid student engagement
  • Serves as Candler’s primary liaison to the Association of Academic Divinity Schools (AADS) and co-chair for joint theological recruitment events nationwide
  • Maintains and expands relationships with key ministry leaders, campus chaplains, and denominational influencers to strengthen recruitment pipelines
  • Leads admissions social media and marketing efforts in collaboration with Candler Communications
  • Develops and executes digital engagement campaigns to increase outreach to prospective and admitted students
  • Analyzes social media impact on recruitment and iterates strategies for improved visibility and engagement

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, or a related field
  • Two years of college or university admission experience
  • A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record
  • Effective public speaking skills
  • Graduate theological degree is strongly preferred
  • A minimum of two years of work experience in church, college campus ministry, and/or university student recruiting
  • Experience in a graduate theological school is highly desirable
  • Experience with event planning, hospitality, and customer service is preferred
  • Candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of MS Office and experience with enrollment management software is desirable (e.g., Slate)
  • Demonstrated skill in planning, developing, implementing, and coordinating student recruitment is preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
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