Job Description

JOB PURPOSE: 

Princeton Theological Seminary seeks a Director of Admissions to provide strategic leadership and 

effective management of our recruitment, admissions, and enrollment processes. The successful 

candidate will be a dynamic, caring, and data-driven leader who is passionate about the mission of 

Princeton Seminary, embodies our values, and has deep knowledge and expertise related to best 

practices in higher ed. admissions, trends in graduate theological education, recruitment for programs

across various modalities (residential, hybrid/online), and effective enrollment management.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management, the Director of 

Admissions plays a critical role in stewarding the mission of the Seminary and leading a skilled 

admissions team in recruiting, admitting, enrolling each outstanding incoming class and cohort.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Planning & Team Leadership

• Under the leadership of the Associate Vice President for Strategic Enrollment 

Management, oversee admissions operations and enrollment tactics for all 

degree programs, in alignment with the Seminary’s mission and strategic plan

• Lead the admissions and recruitment team, providing direction and oversight, 

supervising staff, and nurturing a culture of collegiality, excellence, and 

learning

• In collaboration with the Marketing and Communication team, develop, 

implement, and measure a comprehensive marketing and communication 

strategy for recruitment and admissions

40% of time

Admissions Operations

• Serve on the Admissions Committee, International Admissions Subcommittee, 

and Scholarship Committee, including reviewing applications and interviewing 

candidates; provide guidance and timely information to these committees to 

advise their work in accord with the enrollment strategy 

• In collaboration with the Associate Vice President for Strategic Enrollment 

Management and Director of Student Financial Services, ensure that the 

financial aid program is effectively administered and serves the Seminary’s 

mission and strategic plan

• Develop strong partnerships with faculty and colleagues across the Seminary 

to effectively recruit, admit, and enroll students

• Provide oversight for the recruitment and admissions budget

40% of time

Analytics & Reporting

• Facilitate data-driven decision making in implementing and evaluating the 

Seminary’s enrollment management strategies; clearly align goals and metrics; 

regularly report on progress and provide real-time data to inform the 

recruitment strategy and admissions process 

20% of time

Total 100% time

OTHER FUNCTIONS: Serves as requested on committees, task forces and community groups; partners 

with standing committees, and organizations in the region to share best practices and build 

partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS

CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree (MDiv or similar master’s degree preferred)

• Demonstrated skills in leadership with an established track record of managing a team

effectively to advance priorities and meet strategic goals

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and non-verbal) 

• Strong proficiency working with a CRM, Office 365, Zoom, Monday, and other admissions and 

enrollment management tools

• Adaptable social skills and cultural competencies; social and emotional maturity

• Outstanding organizational and project management skills

• Critical discernment & decision-making skills

• Expertise in strategic enrollment management planning and data analysis skills to drive decision

making

• Knowledge of Princeton Theological Seminary and similar institutions; deep familiarity with the 

landscape of theological education and emerging trends in higher education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Experience in theological education

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment 

management

• Strong proficiency in Slate CRM

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: 

This role requires basic office/desk work functions. This description reflects essential functions of the 

position; it does not restrict tasks that may be assigned or changed at any time.

Prepared by: Joel Estes / Tom Chester Date: June 6, 2025

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