Admissions Counsellor, Seminary and Graduate

Tyndale University•Toronto, ON

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyndale is a Christian university that prepares leaders for work in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, ministry and the global mission of the church. Tyndale offers fully accredited programs in a wide range of disciplines at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, there are over 1,600 students representing over 90 denominations and 60 ethnic backgrounds and over 13,000 alumni. Founded in 1894, Tyndale is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Admissions Counsellor, Seminary & Graduate works closely with the other members of the Admissions Department to implement strategies and initiatives to achieve recruitment and enrollment management objectives by communicating, building interest, and developing relationships with prospective Tyndale Seminary students. While the focus will be on Seminary and graduate students, efforts to promote Tyndale University undergraduate programs are taken at every possible opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
1-2 years of sales or recruiting experience
Demonstrated customer service skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct data analysis
Excellent communication and public speaking skills with considerable experience speaking to audiences of all sizes
Working knowledge of basic office equipment and computer software
Organizational skills, with a high attention to detail
Self-motivated "team player" who will take responsibility for his/her actions and work
Entrepreneurial instincts and a desire to "get the job done"
Proven record of relating to a variety of people with tact and diplomacy
A passion for higher education and the desire to play a key role in attracting and preparing students to become exceptional members of society
A keen desire to serve family, church, work and community.
A firm commitment to Tyndale’s mission, values, Statement of Faith and Community Standards Statement.
Must have ‘G’ license, and comfortable with driving long distance
Able to lift and carry promotional materials and equipment

Nice To Haves

Graduate theological education preferred
Experience with a Christian higher education institution preferred
Experience in database management, preferred
Marketing and customer relations experience preferred

Responsibilities

Recruit well-qualified students to Tyndale Seminary by contacting prospective students via phone, email, and/or in-person visits.
Represent Tyndale at off-campus recruiting events. Initiate opportunities to promote Tyndale off-campus.
Provide prospective students with counselling towards graduate theological education.
Work closely with Student Admissions representatives to follow up with prospective students.
Serve as a Tyndale representative at recruitment-related events to generate inquiries.
Participate as an active member of the Admissions team.
Ensure prospective students have required information regarding their application status through clear and timely communication.
Process and evaluate undergraduate application files.
Notify the applicant of application decision and post-acceptance instructions, including information regarding registration, orientation, and study permit information (for international students).
Document correspondence with prospective Seminary and graduate students and track application status.
Provide status reports, as required.