The OIKOS Trustee of Strategic Enrolment Management at King’s College Seminary plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Graduate School’s M.A. program through innovative recruitment, enrolment, and financial aid strategies. This senior professional utilises data analytics to understand and project enrolment trends, ensuring that the institution attracts a diverse and well-qualified cohort of graduate students. By developing and implementing data-driven strategies, the Trustee supports institutional goals related to student success, retention, and revenue generation.
Central to this role is the strategic leadership in enrolment management activities, including admissions and financial aid. The Trustee collaborates with various stakeholders to establish strategic enrolment goals, leveraging insights from current trends and research to inform decision-making. Furthermore, the Trustee is responsible for creating predictive models that assess the viability of recruitment initiatives and forecast enrolment outcomes.
The Graduate School's commitment to excellence in theological education is reflected in its collaborative environment, where administrators and staff work collectively towards fulfilling its mission. The OIKOS Trustee actively engages in national and international recruitment efforts, representing the institution in key networks such as the International Council of Higher Education and the Association of Theological Schools.
To qualify for this position, candidates must be ordained theologically and possess substantial senior management experience. Strong communication skills and leadership capabilities in organisational and fiscal management are essential for success in this role.
In conclusion, the OIKOS Trustee of Strategic Enrolment Management is vital for advancing the Graduate School’s enrolment objectives, employing a data-informed approach to enhance the quality and accessibility of theological education.
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A single “pipeline” view showing priorities (why), interests (what), and methodologies (how) from first contact to graduation.
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| Stage (journey) | Core priorities (why) | Primary interests (what grows) | Methodologies (how we cultivate) | Evidence / artefacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Zero: Calling & readiness | Discern vocation; confirm fit; anchor identity in Christ | Desire to learn; early research questions; spiritual maturity | Pastoral conversation; prayerful discernment; diagnostic writing sample | Personal statement; references; readiness assessment |
| Gate 1: Orientation & covenant | Belonging; clarity of expectations; academic integrity | Community life; study habits; rule of life | Cohort onboarding; mentoring; library induction; learning contracts | Learning covenant; degree plan; formation baseline |
| Gate 2: Foundations (Scripture / Tradition / Theology) | Theological depth; hermeneutical humility | Canon, creeds, doctrine, history | Close reading; seminar discussion; language tools; guided reading | Reading logs; short essays; exegetical exercises |
| Gate 3: Methods & craft (research apprenticeship) | Rigor; reproducibility; faithful truth-seeking | Research design; argumentation; sources & archives | Method seminars; annotated bibliography; writing workshops; peer review | Research proposal; annotated bib; literature map |
| Gate 4: Field site & praxis (ecclesial + missional) | Church-anchored formation; wisdom-in-action | Ministry context; community needs; cultural intelligence | Case study; ethnography (where appropriate); supervised ministry; reflective practice | Field notes; supervisor reports; praxis reflections |
| Gate 5: Integration & contribution | Coherence; originality; service to church & academy | Synthesis of strands; constructive theology | Capstone tutorials; colloquium; thesis supervision; iterative drafting | Draft chapters; seminar presentation; feedback loops |
| Cap ’n Gown: Sending | Commissioning; stewardship of learning | Vocation pathways; publication/teaching readiness | Oral defense; commissioning liturgy; portfolio review | Thesis/Capstone; portfolio; placement/next-step plan |
Priorities (telos): Christlikeness • Truth • Church service • Mission • Justice/mercy • Excellence
Interests (domains): Scripture • Tradition • Theology • History • Philosophy • Culture • Pastoral care • Education • Public witness
Methodologies (means): Exegesis • Historical-theological inquiry • Systematic construction • Qualitative/field research • Quantitative (where relevant) • Spiritual disciplines • Mentoring • Peer critique