Admission Officer I, Divinity School

Position Overview Duke Divinity School is seeking an Admissions Officer I to join our Recruitment and Admissions team. The role involves welcoming and guiding prospective students, representing the school, and translating curiosity into enrollment. Responsibilities Build meaningful relationships with prospective students and interpret admissions processes. Represent the school at recruitment and outreach events, including on-campus visit days, theology fairs, denominational discernment events, webinars, and receptions. Cultivate and maintain relationships with prospective students throughout the admissions cycle through email, phone, virtual platforms, and in-person interactions. Evaluate applications for admission, applying established criteria, and preparing recommendations for admissibility. Manage recruitment strategies and enrollment goals by monitoring inquiry, applicant, and yield data; implementing targeted action plans; and collaborating with admissions leadership to meet objectives. Support and lead special initiatives such as on-campus or virtual events, communications projects, yield activities for admitted students, and special projects aligned with the Office of Recruitment and Admissions. Travel extensively for recruitment and outreach activities; work evenings and weekends as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and understanding of the college or graduate student experience and student life. Ability to communicate professionally with diverse audiences in written, verbal, and face-to-face settings. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in theology, religion, or a related field. One to two years of experience in admissions, recruitment, student services, or a related field, preferably within a theological seminary, divinity school, or higher education setting. Familiarity with and appreciation for the diversity of Christian denominations and ecclesial traditions. Other Requirements Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively. Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Employment Type On-site, with significant travel required for recruitment and outreach activities. Compensation and Benefits Annual base salary range: USD $44,766.00 to USD $68,340.00. Duke provides comprehensive medical and dental benefits, generous retirement options, and family-friendly programs. More information at Equal Opportunity Employer Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. All members of the community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Reasonable accommodations can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: View email address on click.appcast.io; phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io). Location Durham, North Carolina. Nearest major market: Durham. Nearest secondary market: Raleigh. Job Code & Level Job Code: 00001009 ADMISSIONS OFFICER I. Job Level: 10. #J-18808-Ljbffr