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Admissions Counselors manage outreach and recruitment efforts for a specified geographic territory while contributing to the development and implementation of a comprehensive and data-driven undergraduate recruitment plan. Counselors participate in all aspects of outreach and recruitment, in a fast-paced work environment. This includes applying a proactive and detailed approach to learning about Western, building relationships with students, families and counselors, and engaging in relevant follow-up, program planning, application and scholarship decision-making and related duties as assigned to identify, attract, and enroll future Western students.
Position responsibilities include:
⢠Communicating the values of Western Washington University and the benefits of higher education to a wide and diverse range of prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and community groups with tact, diplomacy, and discretion
⢠Extensive public speaking engagements at recruitment events such as high school and community college visits, college fairs, and on campus programs
⢠Analyzing application and enrollment trends and developing appropriate territory recruitment strategies; assessing effectiveness and adjusting strategies as necessary in collaboration with the Recruitment and Outreach team
⢠Evaluating the qualifications of prospective students making admissions decisions which are in the best interest of the student and the University
⢠Maintaining a positive attitude that will promote a healthy and respectful culture as a member of the Admissions team
⢠Traveling by car and plane for extended periods and working during irregular hours extensively, including late nights, early mornings, evenings and weekends for fourteen to sixteen (14-16) weeks per year on a continuous and ongoing basis
⢠Serving as an admissions college liaison assigned to a specific college
⢠Providing support for talented, nonresident, and transfer student recruitment; multicultural outreach; early outreach; and/or selected recruitment by academic interest
⢠This position requires routinely lifting 50 pounds
Required Qualifications:
⢠Bachelorâs degree (earned by positionâs start date)
⢠Excellent interpersonal skills that include professional communication, relationship building, and the ability to clearly and concisely present information
⢠Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent presentation abilities
⢠Experience working with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings
⢠Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
⢠Experience identifying and defining problems/alternatives and developing recommendations
⢠Display strong planning and organizing skills, attention to detail, and ability to produce desired results
⢠Ability to initiate and implement projects independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
⢠Bilingual ability (e.g. Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, etc.)
⢠Experience navigating available resources or participating activities related to higher education and/or the 16-22-year-old prospective student market
⢠Experience as a student leader, Student Admission Representative, Tour Guide, Resident Advisor, Peer Advisor, Orientation Leader, or similar student involvement roles
Salary: New hires typically start at $42,364 and includes an excellent benefits package.
Application Instructions: (ALL components must be submitted with WWU application otherwise application will be considered incomplete):
Complete an application through WWU/jobs AND attach the following:
1. A cover letter addressing your experience related to the position responsibilities and required & preferred qualifications, as well as explaining your interest in the position.
2. Resume
3. A one-page written response to the following prompt: Describe one experience where you successfully engaged and inspired an audience and what you learned from the experience that would relate to this position.
4. Please provide contact information for three professional references.
Additional note: All finalists will be required to submit a college transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Closing Date Notes Position closes at midnight on Tuesday, July 16, 2019
