What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Programs Development Specialist position at Arizona Christian University?
General Job Brief
The Academic Programs Development Specialist will focus on growing and promoting three key programs at Arizona Christian University: Music, Entrepreneurship, and the Honors College. Working closely with admissions leadership and program faculty, this specialist will engage with prospective students and community partners to build awareness of the programs and secure enrollment commitments. This role combines program marketing, community outreach, and student engagement to build cohorts of highly motivated students.
This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.
Duties, Tasks, Responsibilities
- Actively recruiting prospective students through high schools, churches, and local community networks
- Marketing the Music program (existing) and launching new cohorts for the Entrepreneurship and Honors College programs
- Developing new leads and guiding students through the enrollment process
- Collaborating with program faculty and staff to promote extracurricular and co-curricular activities tied to each program
- Representing ACU at community events, campus tours, and program-specific outreach initiatives
- Supporting student success by fostering early engagement and commitment to ACU and the respective programs
- Assisting in the development and recruitment for new academic programs in future years
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.
- Commitment to the University’s faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith.
- Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.
- The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings.
Education, Experience, and required knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Proven success in student recruitment, outreach, or admissions preferred
Fair Labor Standards Act
This position is full-time and is exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.
