Coordinator of Residential Recruitment Aquinas Institute of Theology - St. Louis, MO Position Summary
The Coordinator of Residential Recruitment drives enrollment growth for the on-campus MDiv, MA, and MAPS programs through data-informed recruitment strategy, pipeline management, and financial aid optimization. This role owns the full recruitment funnel and works cross-functionally to improve conversion, yield, and enrollment outcomes. Reports to: Vice President/Academic Dean Status: Full-time, Exempt
Key Responsibilities • Manage and optimize the admissions funnel from inquiry through matriculation • Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies (digital, event-based, referral networks) • Track KPIs including inquiries, applications, admit rate, yield, and enrollment trends • Evaluate applicants and recommend admission decisions • Partner with Financial Aid Committee to align institutional aid with enrollment goals • Collaborate with Marketing to implement measurable, multi-channel campaigns • Deliver regular enrollment reports and forecasting analysis
Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required • 3+ years experience in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment operations • Strong CRM/database and data reporting skills • Excellent communication and relationship-building ability • Higher education experience preferred
