Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Student Success Specialist (PT)
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Careers At Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Student Success Specialist (PT) Department:
International Student Services
Location:
Fort Worth, TX
Job Title:
Student Success Specialist
Location:
Ft. Worth, TX
Job Type:
Part-Time, non-Exempt (hourly)
Department:
Student Success
Reports To:
Director of Student Success
Date:
10/31/2025 Last Revision
Standard of Christian Commitment
The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message.
Southwestern Seminary, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a confessional institution. While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context.
Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students, candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws, the Employee Handbook, and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment.
Job Description Job Summary The goal of a Student Success Specialist and DSO is to support Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College students in and out of the classroom through retention, tutoring, student community building, data management, and supporting the International Student Office.
Key Responsibilities
Provides direct support to students in navigating academic, personal, and institutional challenges.
Coordinates student enrichment programs and workshops aimed at enhancing student engagement and success, including but not limited to New Student Orientation, workshops, training, tutoring, under oversight of the director.
Tracks, gathers, analyzes, and interprets data related to student performance and engagement to inform programmatic decisions and improve student outcomes.
Aids in the execution of campus retention strategy and playbook (will include making phone calls, sending emails, replying to student texts, campus communication as needed, additional support services, etc.)
Serves as a liaison between students and various campus services, ensuring a coordinated approach to support and crisis intervention.
Maintains and updates orientation materials and manuals to reflect current institutional policies and procedures.
Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO).
Aids in a continued culture of prayer, student focus, and community building.
Performs additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the team and institutional goals.
Qualifications and Skills
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) is required due to government regulations.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field required, Master’s degree completed or Doctoral Degree in progress preferred.
1-2 years of student service experience and DSO experience preferred.
Successful experience in higher education processes, student services and development, academic advising, or higher education support strategies preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly and simply articulate the value propositions of SWBTS, its degree programs, and the specific requirements for completing the application process.
Exemplary social skills with an ability to be a part of and contribute to a collaborative team and demonstrate love and appreciation for cross-cultural interaction.
Proficiency in admission-related technologies (Microsoft Office); previous experience with data management software (CRM databases) preferred.
Must be goal-driven, energetic, and compassionate, with the ability to approach challenges with empathy, cultural awareness, and professionalism.
Physical Requirements
Office Environment - May be required to reach above shoulder level for organizational tasks (e.g., retrieving files from upper shelves), bend, stoop, or reach to access lower or upper shelves.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and move about to the office to interact with other staff members.
Ability to use a computer and near-visual acuity in reading written documents and statistical data.
Exchanges information by telephone, computer, in writing and in person.
Ability to traverse campus for meetings and talk to groups while doing so.
Moderate Lifting - Occasionally transports 20-35lbs of parts and equipment across short distances by various means (e.g., carrying by hand, cart, golf cart) to accomplish tasks.
Ability to withstand the heat and cold of the north Texas climate.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice to employees.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.
About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of B.H. Carroll, was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in America’s rapidly growing Southwest. Initially part of Baylor University, the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910. Carroll’s unwavering commitment to orthodoxy, gospel-centered education, and the Great Commission shaped the seminary’s mission. Training God-called men and women for ministry, Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders in theology, missions, evangelism, music and worship, and education. Today, it stands as a beacon of faithfulness, equipping generations to serve Christ’s church globally.
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Student Success Specialist (PT) Department:
International Student Services
Location:
Fort Worth, TX
Job Title:
Student Success Specialist
Location:
Ft. Worth, TX
Job Type:
Part-Time, non-Exempt (hourly)
Department:
Student Success
Reports To:
Director of Student Success
Date:
10/31/2025 Last Revision
Standard of Christian Commitment
The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message.
Southwestern Seminary, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a confessional institution. While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context.
Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students, candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws, the Employee Handbook, and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment.
Job Description Job Summary The goal of a Student Success Specialist and DSO is to support Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College students in and out of the classroom through retention, tutoring, student community building, data management, and supporting the International Student Office.
Key Responsibilities
Provides direct support to students in navigating academic, personal, and institutional challenges.
Coordinates student enrichment programs and workshops aimed at enhancing student engagement and success, including but not limited to New Student Orientation, workshops, training, tutoring, under oversight of the director.
Tracks, gathers, analyzes, and interprets data related to student performance and engagement to inform programmatic decisions and improve student outcomes.
Aids in the execution of campus retention strategy and playbook (will include making phone calls, sending emails, replying to student texts, campus communication as needed, additional support services, etc.)
Serves as a liaison between students and various campus services, ensuring a coordinated approach to support and crisis intervention.
Maintains and updates orientation materials and manuals to reflect current institutional policies and procedures.
Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO).
Aids in a continued culture of prayer, student focus, and community building.
Performs additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the team and institutional goals.
Qualifications and Skills
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) is required due to government regulations.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field required, Master’s degree completed or Doctoral Degree in progress preferred.
1-2 years of student service experience and DSO experience preferred.
Successful experience in higher education processes, student services and development, academic advising, or higher education support strategies preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly and simply articulate the value propositions of SWBTS, its degree programs, and the specific requirements for completing the application process.
Exemplary social skills with an ability to be a part of and contribute to a collaborative team and demonstrate love and appreciation for cross-cultural interaction.
Proficiency in admission-related technologies (Microsoft Office); previous experience with data management software (CRM databases) preferred.
Must be goal-driven, energetic, and compassionate, with the ability to approach challenges with empathy, cultural awareness, and professionalism.
Physical Requirements
Office Environment - May be required to reach above shoulder level for organizational tasks (e.g., retrieving files from upper shelves), bend, stoop, or reach to access lower or upper shelves.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and move about to the office to interact with other staff members.
Ability to use a computer and near-visual acuity in reading written documents and statistical data.
Exchanges information by telephone, computer, in writing and in person.
Ability to traverse campus for meetings and talk to groups while doing so.
Moderate Lifting - Occasionally transports 20-35lbs of parts and equipment across short distances by various means (e.g., carrying by hand, cart, golf cart) to accomplish tasks.
Ability to withstand the heat and cold of the north Texas climate.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice to employees.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.
About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of B.H. Carroll, was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in America’s rapidly growing Southwest. Initially part of Baylor University, the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910. Carroll’s unwavering commitment to orthodoxy, gospel-centered education, and the Great Commission shaped the seminary’s mission. Training God-called men and women for ministry, Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders in theology, missions, evangelism, music and worship, and education. Today, it stands as a beacon of faithfulness, equipping generations to serve Christ’s church globally.
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