Administrative Positions

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for two openings for the position of Admissions Representative or Assistant Director for Admissions. The Admissions Rep/Assistant Director for Admissions reports to the Director for Admissions and performs all on-campus recruiting and admissions functions as well as off-campus recruiting at high schools, college fairs, and special events. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing, evaluating, and determining the learning potential and academic achievement of prospective students and whether they are (1) college ready (2) a good fit for TLU and (3) likely to persist and graduate. The Admissions Rep/Assistant Director for Admissions works as a member of a high-energy, collaborative team to support on-campus visits through admissions information sessions and presentations as well as meeting with families one-on-one and participating in all on-campus visit events.

Responsibilities include:

• Review and evaluate students’ admissions applications and accompanying materials such as their high school transcript, college essay, and test scores. Recalculate all students’ GPAs so applicants are evaluated on the same scale.
• Make admission or denial recommendations based on a student’s academic credentials and other relevant factors. Such recommendations will be made with the goal of maintaining and enhancing the university’s academic standards, promoting access to higher education for underrepresented populations, and predicting the future success of the student.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the financial aid process – merit scholarships, grants, loans, appeals/special circumstances and the FAFSA – and be able to review and explain financial aid offers to students and their families.
• Serve as the primary university contact for assigned territory, counseling prospective students and parents regarding the admissions and financial aid process, academic programs, program requirements, housing/meal plans, campus life, and student support services (mental health counseling, wellness, and ADA accommodations).
• Represent the university at high schools, college night programs, conferences, and other events as required.
• Plan and execute recruitment events in assigned territory so prospective students and their families have access to TLU admissions representatives and are able to learn about our scholarships, financial aid, academic programs, and campus life in a small group or one-on-one setting.
• Serve as a guest speaker on higher education topics (e.g., the college search process, how to complete the FAFSA, how to apply for scholarships, etc.) for a variety of constituents, including but not limited to high school counselors, students, parents, and professional organizations.
• Ensure effective and timely communication with prospective students, parents, and other constituents.
• Work with Visit Coordinator and Associate Director for Visit Programs to meet with individual visitors or present to on-campus visit groups.
• Investigate complaints or disputes on behalf of prospective students and work with appropriate staff to resolve such issues. Significant matters may include, but are not limited to the following: financial aid, scholarships, admissions documents, advising, health requirements, housing/residence life, etc.
• Participate in the development of admissions marketing materials for college fairs, visits, and events.
• Coordinate special projects as assigned.
• Understand and support the mission of Texas Lutheran University

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience in higher education or college admissions preferred but not required. Title will depend on experience.
• Knowledge of Slate/CRM a plus.
• Outstanding customer service skills and student-first philosophy.
• Ability to work with students and family members.
• Excellent time management skills; must be a self-starter.
• Ability to work as a team but also understand priorities, work independently, and complete tasks.

Benefits are competitive. Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. Please submit an application, a resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:

Human Resources
Texas Lutheran University
1000 W. Court Street
Seguin, Texas 78155
Fax: (830) 372-6409
Email: humanresources@tlu.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Texas Lutheran University is a Hispanic Serving Institution and has been recognized consistently as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education and has been featured in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” rankings in various categories. The University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). Texas Lutheran University is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across all levels of the University. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Texas Lutheran University invites applications for the position of Director of Annual Giving. This position reports to the Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations and is responsible for planning and managing an aggressive annual giving program that will focus on increasing the number of President Associates for TLU and increasing total unrestricted giving for the university. The Director of Annual Giving oversees the Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and manage an aggressive annual giving program, including, direct mail appeals, e-solicitations, student and parent giving, faculty/staff giving, young alumni, parents council, giving day, crowdfunding and student calling.
• Develop detailed written plan for implementing and expanding the annual giving program.
• Develop a system for tracking and evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Provide analytical reports and recommendations at the conclusion of each initiative.
• Research and incorporate best practices as practical and appropriate.
• Develop network of alumni and other friends of Texas Lutheran University to assist in raising annual funds.
• In conjunction with volunteer leadership and other staff, propose and manage all communications for each initiative, including development of visual materials and cases for support.
• Engage outside services for direct mail appeals as needed.
• Develop and manage a donor recognition program for contributors.
• Oversee a portfolio of constituents to use the moves management system to upgrade donors, and to identify and cultivate prospects for annual giving solicitations. This position will conduct approximately six visits per month. Travel required.
• Develop a solicitation plan for identifying prospective and current President’s Associates members
• Plan and execute annual President’s Associates Dinner.
• Understand and support the mission of Texas Lutheran University

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in higher education development or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Considerable judgment is required
• Knowledge or adaptability to Excel, Microsoft Word, and Publisher

Benefits are competitive. Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. Please submit an application, a resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:

Human Resources
Texas Lutheran University
1000 W. Court Street
Seguin, Texas 78155
Fax: (830) 372-6409
Email: humanresources@tlu.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Texas Lutheran University is a Hispanic Serving Institution and has been recognized consistently as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education and has been featured in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” rankings in various categories. The University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). Texas Lutheran University is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across all levels of the University. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for the position of Director of Alumni Relations. This position reports to the Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations. The Director of Alumni Relations will develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive alumni relations program that effectively attracts and involves alumni, parents of alumni, and future alumni in substantive ways that support the university's mission. The Director will also develop programs and recruit alumni to interact with a number of university programs, including Academic Affairs, Career Development, Enrollment Services, Student Life, and University Relations.

Responsibilities include:

• Advise the Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations on the development of policies and procedures to build alumni support for the university.
• Develop programs, projects, and initiatives through which alumni can assist the university in achieving stated institutional goals.
• Provide oversight of hard copy and/or electronic records for all official programs of the Alumni Relations Office. Manage department workflow.
• Establish objectives, goals, and work plans for the Alumni Relations Office that will provide measurable positive outcomes, such as increasing the alumni giving rate and attendance at alumni events; establishing alumni networking groups and programs that provide opportunities for alumni to re-connect and stay connected with the university from the time they choose to attend TLU through the time that they become alumni. These objectives, goals, and work plans will provide support for furthering student involvement with the Alumni Relations Office through student and alumni mentoring programs, support the fundraising activities of the university, and enhance relationships with students, alumni, donors, and friends. Manage and Advise the Student Alumni Association.
• Work with the Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations to recognize alumni through the nomination process for university awards. In conjunction with other staff and volunteers, assist in identifying and recruiting nominees for the Alumni Board; special alumni committees, such as Homecoming,; and other key volunteer positions.
• Work with the Alumni Board of Directors and the Homecoming Committee to plan and implement all Homecoming activities, young alumni events, regional events, and all projects and events focusing on establishing relationships between students and alumni. Develop a strong alumni reunion program, as well as programs focused on reunions of specific populations within the TLU community, e.g., psychology major’s event.
• Provide leadership in the collaborative process of developing a strategic plan for the Alumni Board that incorporates committee structure, meetings calendar, agendas, and goals and objectives for the Board.
• Expand and enhance the role and work of the Alumni Board and its committee structure to educate volunteers and encourage leadership development training for alumni and future alumni. This will include mentoring programs, supporting the fundraising activities of the university, and enhancing relationships with students, alumni, donors, and friends.
• Coordinate, manage and execute the Class Ring program. Work with the Class Ring Committee and the Director of Auxiliary Services to sell and market the official Class Ring. Plan and execute the Ring Ceremony once a year.
• In conjunction with appropriate Development staff, assist in continuing to increase the alumni giving and participation rate in conjunction with department goals.
• Work with the Director of Development Services to ensure the integrity of the alumni database and that all alumni records are current and correct.
• Periodically survey alumni to determine areas of interest for alumni events and projects as well as preferences and trends.
• Work with Marketing Communications Director to maintain current and effective web page communications, social media and an online Alumni community.
• Work with the Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations and the Director of Development Services in producing the Annual Report to the TLU community, including marketing and distribution.
• Work with the Director of Development Services to produce the Alumni Directory every 3 to 5 years.
• Active Member of Development Director Team.
• Support and assist the Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations as needed.
• Understand and support the mission of Texas Lutheran University

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• A minimum of five years of management experience, at departmental level or above, in Alumni Relations or equivalent. Previous experience in volunteer service, leadership development, or board development helpful
• Strong managerial, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to motivate people
• Ability to facilitate meetings and consensus groups
• Creativity
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Public speaking ability
• A high degree of judgment is required to deal with complex factors which are not easily evaluated and make decisions based on conclusions for which there is little precedent
• Work requires some travel, primarily in the state of Texas, and numerous weekend activities

Benefits are competitive. Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. Please submit an application, a resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:

Human Resources
Texas Lutheran University
1000 W. Court Street
Seguin, Texas 78155
Fax: (830) 372-6409
Email: humanresources@tlu.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Texas Lutheran University is a Hispanic Serving Institution and has been recognized consistently as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education and has been featured in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” rankings in various categories. The University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). Texas Lutheran University is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across all levels of the University. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.