General Statement of Job Function
Enrollment Management work studies are a vital part of the enrollment management team at Denver Seminary. They are expected to assist in maintaining day-to-day operations for the Enrollment Management department, speak with inquiries and applicants, provide front desk coverage for the SLEM office, give campus tours, and provide support to the Operations Specialist, Admissions Counselors, Enrollment Advisors, the Director of Enrollment Management, and the Enrollment Coordinator. They are often called upon to participate in student visits and Preview Days, entering and maintaining data in the admissions database, and other special projects as assigned.
Essential Functions
- Manage the creation of inquiry packets
- Answer telephone and e-mail inquiries about Denver Seminary
- Call and email inquiries to provide the current student perspective
- Provide campus tours
- Provide front desk coverage when needed
- Assist with campus visits, event preparation, and recruiting opportunities
- Process incoming application documents
- Complete individual and mass mailings
- Periodically scan and archive prospective and new student files
- Accurately input and update prospective student data into the department’s database
- Assist with data or file management projects, as needed
Education/Training
Applicants must be a student in good standing at Denver Seminary and in a degree program. Previous experience is not required.
Qualifications
The enrollment management department looks for work studies who have keen attention to detail, are flexible and generous, jump at the opportunity to help the admissions team accomplish its goals, and contribute to a fun team atmosphere. Specifically, the individual must:
- Possess a high standard of personal excellence and seek to apply that standard to maintain our applicant records.
- Seek to correct mistakes and learn from them.
- Have a flexible mindset when asked to quickly shift tasks as necessary.
- Manage time efficiently and work with other work studies to accomplish recurring tasks.
- Hold Denver Seminary in positive regard and be willing to encourage other individuals to attend.
- Possess a hospitable and professional demeanor, specifically while watching the front desk and assisting with student visits.
- See themselves as a member of the admissions team, and therefore a recruiter to the seminary in all facets of their work.
- Be willing to manage data management tasks and people interaction in each shift.
- Use excellent verbal and written skills.
- Be willing to excel in understanding and explaining the various educational programs at Denver Seminary and speak to one’s own experience.
- Be able to maintain confidentiality.
Outcomes
Denver Seminary prepares men and women to engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. Through our educational programs and mentoring process, the Seminary challenges students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professionally in order to lead God’s people in the accomplishment of His mission in the world. The position of Work-study – Admissions Office supports this mission by:
- Personifying the educational mission, core values, and Christian beliefs that are foundational to Denver Seminary.
- Establishing positive relationships with both internal and external constituencies.
- The recruitment of viable candidates in an effective and professional manner.
Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Normal office working conditions include computer usage, typing, answering phones, occasional standing, walking, long periods of sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Denver Seminary is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence in all areas of ministry and operations.
Application Process
Willingness to support Denver Seminary’s vision, sign the National Association of Evangelicals Faith Statement, and abide by the Seminary’s Community Values and Behavioral Commitments is required.
Eligibility Form. In order to apply for a Work Study position, please fill out this eligibility form and submit it to financialaid@denverseminary.edu for approval.
Employment Application. Once you receive approval from financial aid, please complete the following forms and submit to resume@denverseminary.edu.