Director, Graduate & Divinity School at Trinity Western University

Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Recruitment Planning, Team Leadership, Performance Evaluation, Coaching, Mentoring, Training, Performance Management, Enrolment Management, Financial Management, Budget Management, Collaboration, Partnership Building, Interpersonal Skills, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Selling, MS Office

Industry

Description

Full-Time - Fixed Term Langley Township, BC, CA Position Purpose & Summary The Director, Graduate and Divinity School provides strategic leadership for Graduate and Divinity School recruitment, ensuring the successful achievement of annual and multi-year enrolment goals. As a member of the Enrolment Management leadership team, this role contributes to institutional enrolment strategy and provides cross-functional leadership in recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives in collaboration with academic and administrative partners. Key Areas of Accountability Strategic Recruitment Planning * Develop and execute annual and multi-year recruitment plans for Graduate, Seminary/Divinity, and Adult students in alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan, Strategic Enrolment Plan, and Academic Program plans. * In collaboration with the Executive Director, Recruitment and the Enrolment Management leadership team, produce and oversee a comprehensive recruitment strategy for distribution and implementation across key stakeholder groups. Team Leadership & Development * Lead and supervise the Graduate and Seminary/Divinity recruitment teams, including setting enrolment targets, funnel metrics, strategies, and action plans. * Monitor progress throughout the recruitment cycle, evaluate performance, and initiate timely interventions as needed. * Build and sustain a high-performing team through hiring, coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management. * Contribute to shared Enrolment Management goals in support of overall University enrolment objectives. Enrolment Management & Operations * Provide leadership, in partnership with department managers, to achieve annual enrolment targets for Graduate and Seminary/Divinity programs. * Serve as a key Enrolment Management liaison to internal stakeholders, including academic leadership and program teams, on matters related to Graduate and Seminary/Divinity recruitment. * Work closely with the Enrolment Marketing team to ensure integrated and coordinated marketing and recruitment strategies. * Play a leadership role in the onboarding of Graduate and Seminary/Divinity students, ensuring effective collaboration across relevant departments and services. Financial Management * Manage the Graduate and Seminary/Divinity recruitment budget, including resource allocation, expense forecasting, and accountability for team spending. Collaboration & Partnership Building * Collaborate with the Territory Development team to ensure alignment between territory strategies and Graduate, Seminary/Divinity, and Adult recruitment priorities. * Foster campus-wide collaboration and shared understanding by working closely with internal departments and relevant external partners. * Serve on institutional committees and maintain strong working relationships across the University as required. The Person Skills & Abilities * Superior organization and detailed management skills; interpersonal skills to facilitate strong working relationships with an ability to achieve sales results through and with people. * Ability to deal with a wide customer base; public speaking, interpersonal selling, strong MS Office computer skills. Knowledge * Ability to meet deadlines; ability to work through stressful situations; setting targets and coaching a team to be accountable, dealing with conflict, and managing customer behaviors is an asset. Personal Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community. A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Affirm and support TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, focused. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude. Servant-Leader Way of Life Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization. Key Internal Interactions TEDS Admissions, Graduate Admissions, Marketing & Communications, Data Services, Enrolment Operations, Financial Aid, Student Life, Academic Faculty areas, Housing, OTR Reports To: Executive Director, Recruitment Reports - Direct: Graduate Admissions Manager, TEDS Enrolment Advisor Reports - Indirect: Graduate Enrolment Advisor Standards & Requirements Education & Certifications * Undergraduate degree in a related field, graduate degree preferred Experience * 10 years of direct Enrolment Management experience, with experience at the Graduate level Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing. Benefits of Working at TWU: * A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program. * Annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement. * Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency. * Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU. * Free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library. * Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters Campus Store cafeterias and bookstore, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley. * Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and health/wellness spending account). * Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.). * Free employee parking on campus. * Special community events throughout the year. * Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP). * A positive Christian fellowship environment. Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the University’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law. We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact Human Resources. Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.

Responsibilities

The Director provides strategic leadership for Graduate and Divinity School recruitment to ensure the successful achievement of annual and multi-year enrollment goals. This role involves developing and executing recruitment plans, leading and supervising recruitment teams, and contributing to overall institutional enrollment strategy.