Admissions Counselor

Part-time on-site or remote

Why apply?
Wesley Biblical Seminary is engaged in a vital mission to develop trusted leaders for faithful churches. The Admissions Department is where the seminary journey begins for students who are responding to a call to ministry. As an Admissions Counselor, you will become the voice of the seminary at this crucial moment in a student’s life, helping him or her explore the options, find answers, and discover the resources available. If you get energy from working with people, take pride in accurate and timely communications, and enjoy helping people take their next step, this position could be perfect for you.

Timeline
Applications for this position will be closed Aug. 31, 2024.

Position Type

This position is part-time, 10-20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. On-site or remote applicants will be considered; remote applicants must provide their own equipment, internet connection, and phone service sufficient to carry out the job duties.

Position Summary

The admissions counselor builds relationships with prospective students and guides them through the admissions process. The Admissions Counselor may work with non-degree, undergraduate, masters-level, or doctoral students to help them become students at WBS. The position requires a high level of phone calls, text messages, and emails.

Primary Duties

• Manage the admissions process for individual students, including communicating information, tracking documents, updating files, and onboarding accepted students
• Build relationships with prospective students and be the primary WBS representative with whom they interact
• Efficiently help students complete the various steps of the application process
• Work within the system that has been set up to recruit students, while maximizing its effectiveness with a personal touch
• Be a team player who helps meet the overall enrollment goals under the leadership of the director of admissions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in marketing, school admissions, sales, or customer service preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to effectively work on a team
• Well-developed work ethic with the ability to independently organize and prioritize work with little supervision

Application Process

Email your resume (including references) and a cover letter (preferably in PDF format) to Brooke Strawderman, [email protected], by Aug. 31, 2024.

About Wesley Biblical Seminary
WBS is an independent seminary in the Wesleyan/Methodist tradition providing graduate theological education to men and women called to Christian leadership. Our mission is to develop trusted leaders for faithful churches. In addition to its core Master’s degree programs, WBS offers a doctoral program, the College at WBS undergraduate program, and the Wesley Institute lay education program. The newest addition to our services has been the alternative Course of Study for the Global Methodist Church.
Headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi in the Jackson metro area, WBS serves students nationwide and worldwide through our online learning platform. The staff includes a mixture of on-site and remote workers.
Central to the seminary’s ethos is our commitment to the inerrancy of Scripture and the real possibility of holiness as taught in classic Christianity in the Wesleyan tradition. With a relatively small staff, the culture of WBS has been a tightly-knit, team-oriented spirit that values creativity and innovation.
WBS has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years and expects to continue a positive trajectory in enrollment, development, and influence.