Admissions Counselor - Wesley Seminary (TPS)

• →Lead Generation
  • →Identify and travel to selected conferences, conventions, and ministry events within the TPS student market
  • →Represent Wesley Seminary and Indiana Wesleyan University to prospective students and influencers, including employers, supervisors, denominational leaders, pastors, and ministry partners
  • →Plan and execute information sessions, open houses, webinars, recruitment events, and individual appointments
  • →Coordinate visits to key ministry and community partners
  • →Support recruitment initiatives and events designed specifically for Spanish-speaking student audiences, churches, and ministry networks 
• →Outreach & Enrollment Counseling
  • →Serve as a primary enrollment contact for TPS students, providing culturally responsive guidance and support throughout the admissions process
  • →Maintain regular contact with prospective students, applicants, and admitted students until they begin classes
  • →Schedule and conduct individual meetings with prospective students as needed, guiding them through the enrollment process from inquiry to matriculation
  • →Supply information regarding Seminary programs and other relevant university programs to prospective students
  • →Collaborate with Admissions and TPS leadership to ensure prospective Spanish-speaking students receive accurate information regarding program offerings, schedules, and requirements
  • →Conduct follow-up communication campaigns with both Spanish-speaking and English-speaking student populations to increase applicant conversion and enrollment yield
• →Application Management & Student Support
  • →Process application materials and monitor completion of student applicant files
  • →Keep applicants informed regarding admission status and next steps
  • →Prepare students for review by the Admissions Committee and provide recommendations as appropriate
  • →Review necessary financial aid forms and provide information on opportunities and deadlines
  • →Assist TPS applicants in understanding admissions requirements, document collection, transcript submission, and enrollment procedures
  • →Coordinate with Seminary and university offices to help remove enrollment barriers for Spanish-speaking students
• →Recruitment Strategy & Enrollment Growth
  • →Consult with admissions and TPS leadership on the development and implementation of annual recruitment plans for TPS programs
  • →Contribute ideas and initiatives to increase enrollment growth across all TPS programs
  • →Assist in evaluating enrollment trends, particularly among Spanish-language audiences, and recommend outreach strategies to improve recruitment and retention
  • →Collaborate with Seminary leadership to identify new opportunities for Spanish-language theological education and ministry training 
• →Application Review & Admissions Processing
  • →Complete application reviews by verifying all information is complete and accurate in Colleague, Salesforce, and Etrieve
  • →Ensure admissions decisions and enrollment documents are processed in a timely manner
  • →Monitor application pipelines for TPS students and proactively communicate with applicants whose files are incomplete
  • →Maintain accurate records and reporting related to both English-language and Spanish-language Seminary applicants 
• →Other Responsibilities
  • →Carry out other duties as assigned by admissions leadership
  • →Participate in seminary, admissions, and university meetings and training as required
  • →Support collaborative efforts between admissions, academic, and student support teams to ensure student success from inquiry through enrollment
  • →Manage and maintain the TPS marketing budget 

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Preference will be given to bilingual candidate
• Experience in college recruitment, sales, marketing, public relations, and/or ministry preferred
• Wesley Seminary is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply

• Superior communication skills (spoken, written, group, individual)
• Advanced computer skills with working experience in word processing, spreadsheets, database usage, e-mail, Internet, etc.
• Ability to relate well to working professionals
• Ability to work independently, especially in the area of arranging and conducting on-site information meetings and influencer visits
• Excellent organizational ability
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Travel required on a semi-regular basis
• Professional dress required while meeting with influencers and prospective students

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Advertised: 19 Aug 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Sep 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time

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