Admissions and Recruitment Manager

The School of Theology at Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Admissions and Recruitment Manager.

Why Join Us?

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 18 Paid Holidays Annually

• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents

• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan

• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

To learn more about our benefits, visit csbsju.edu/jobs.

The School of Theology and Seminary (SOT/Sem) Admissions and Recruitment Manager serves as member of the SOT/Sem Admissions team and participates in implementing the overall strategic direction for annual and long-term enrollment through recruiting new students to the SOT/Sem. The Admissions and Recruitment Manager is primarily responsible for recruiting students for graduate theological study, building and sustaining a recruitment network, and contributing toward strong levels of application inquiries. The Manager reports to the Director of Admission and collaborates with Admission team to increase the school’s visibility on college campuses, in volunteer programs, and throughout the United States, particularly in Catholic parishes and dioceses.     

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

• In collaboration with the Director of Admission, implement and assess the effectiveness of the SOT/Sem’s recruitment plan, including strategies and tactics to generate prospective student inquiries and move candidates through to application.

• Promote SOT/Sem degree programs to potential students, including undergraduate college students, post-year of service/volunteer participants, and young adult groups. 

• Maintain and expand upon a strong and consistent recruitment network and represent the SOT/Sem at appropriate venues such as conferences, college campuses, volunteer network gatherings, ministry conventions, and other settings that build the school’s network and offer opportunities to generate inquiries. 

• Generate inquiries and maintain personal contact with potential students. Follow-up with students using current contact management methods. 

• Collaborate with the Admissions team and Dean to meet established goals for inquiries and applications. 

• Support the Admissions team in the development and implementation of marketing outreach efforts, including digital and print materials, social media strategy, and targeted communications.

• Advise and support the admission director on recruitment investments for travel to college and conferences

• Plan and execute recruitment events, including visit days and a webinar series focused on student discernment and online program engagement.

• Problem-solve complex questions to support admission director and associate dean in advance standing & transfer requests, especially for Certificate students, to matriculate a diverse student body who are familiar themselves with advanced theological education

• Support and help execute mailings through CRM and contribute toward data integrity for internal tracking and submission to external parties for accreditation 

• Advise and collaborate with director on scholarship allocation for accepted students to help reach net-tuition goals

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Admission and/or Dean of SOT/Sem.

Minimum qualifications:    

• Bachelor's degree; graduate degree in Theology preferred

• Demonstrated understanding of and genuine commitment to graduate theological education.

• Experience in recruitment, admissions, or related student engagement work preferred.

• Demonstrated organizational skills 

• Strong communication, interpersonal relations and presentation skills 

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

• Demonstrated creativity, goal orientation and self-motivation to promote SOT/Sem brand and degree programs 

• Strong understanding of recruitment and admission procedures 

• Commitment to the mission and vision of the SOT/Sem 

• Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends and fulfill travel requirements as needed

Physical requirements:

• Requires working at a computer for extended periods, including sitting, typing, reading from a screen, and using various software programs essential for the role.

Travel requirements:

• Frequent regional and national travel required, generally 3–5 trips per month, with most trips lasting approximately 2–3 days.

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply." Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a cover letter and resume.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the SJU hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or [email protected].

It is the policy of SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Saint John's University also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.

Saint John's University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.