Director of Admission and Strategic Recruitment

OBLATE SERVICE CORPORATION

OBLATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

JOB OPENING

The Oblate School of Theology is seeking candidates for the following employment opportunity :

Position Ti tl e : Director of Admission and Strategic Recruitment

Position Status : On-Site, Full-Time, Exempt

About Oblate School of Theology

Mission Statement : Inspired by the charism of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Oblate School of Theology (OST) educates, forms, and renews men and women to "preach the Gospel to the most abandoned."

Oblate School of Theology (OST) is a Catholic graduate and professional school that educates and forms pastoral leaders-lay and ordained-for service to the Church and world, especially in the context of the U.S. Southwest and the Church's global mission. OST offers graduate theological and ministerial degrees including the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theology, Master of Arts in Sacred Scripture, Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, La Maestría en Ministerio Pastoral, Master of Arts in Theology, Master of Arts in Spirituality, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Philosophy in Spirituality, and Spiritual Direction programs, as well as specialized programs in chaplaincy and pastoral ministry. The school is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

OST is entering an exciting moment of growth and strategic investment in its recruitment and admissions infrastructure, particularly to expand its chaplaincy programs and strengthen pipelines from hospitals, CPE programs, diocesan offices, service corps, and other ministry partners.

Summary of Description

The Director of Admission and Strategic Recruitment will lead OST's student recruitment and admissions efforts, serving as the primary driver of strategies to attract, admit, and enroll mission-aligned students.

This is a one-person office role, responsible for hands-on recruitment and admissions work while also implementing a comprehensive recruitment plan. The Director will build strong partnerships with faculty, leadership, ministry organizations, and external partners to strengthen enrollment pipelines, while shaping a modern admissions operation that reflects OST's mission and strategic priorities.

T his position will report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean , and will work closely with the Registrar, Communications / Marketing, IT, and program directors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

R ecruitment & Pipeline Development

• Develop and implement an annual recruitment plan aligned with institutional enrollment goals and program priorities (e.g., chaplaincy, M.Div., D.Min., Spiritual Direction).
• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with key feeder organizations including hospitals, CPE programs, diocesan and denominational offices, service corps, and faith-based undergraduate institutions.
• Represent OST at recruitment events (virtual and in-person), including conferences, campus visits, ministry fairs, and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) gatherings.
• Coordinate targeted outreach campaigns to prospective students through email, digital marketing, and personal engagement.

Admissions Operations

CRM, Data, & Communications

Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives

Education and / or Experience

Skills and Qualifications

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Compensation and Benefits :

Salary range : $58,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience. OSC-OST offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, FSA Health and Dependent Care, AFLAC, Holidays, PTO, and 401K with matching contributions.

Must pass background check and pre-employment drug testing