Whatcom Community College welcomes applications for the Outreach & Admissions Coordinator position. This position specializes and serves as the college representative at college fairs, local school districts, community spaces/events, and public activities. This position supports the College by working directly with diverse groups of prospective students to establish and advance relationships that lead to college enrollment. The Outreach & Admissions Coordinator position report to the Associate Director for Outreach & Admissions.
A successful candidate will
-Identify, recommend, and conduct outreach to support all prospective students in Whatcom County.
-Connect and communicate with prospective students and their support networks regarding all aspects of the admissions process and campus resources.
-Represent the college at regional college fairs, information nights, community events, cultural events, and at school districts in collaboration with the K-12 Partnerships Department.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
-Promote Whatcom Community College to the Whatcom County Community and K-12 system.
-Travel as needed, to outreach events throughout the region.
-Support the Associate Director for Outreach with administrative needs as necessary.
-Participate in campus committees as appropriate.
-Develop professional relationships with future students and high schools.
-Manages inventory for promotional/swag items.
-Admissions for all student populations including processing of admissions application.
-Manages the Outreach e-mail inbox and responds in a timely manner.
-Assist with Orca Central operations. Including front desk and call center assistance.
-Respond to inquiries in a timely manner by phone, mail, email, and virtual & in-person services while following FERPA regulations and maintaining the privacy and accuracy of student records.
-Helps manage the College database for prospective students, as needed.
-Coordinate campus tours, including scheduling and assist conducting campus tours as needed.
-Coordinates room reservations, agendas, and itineraries for campus outreach events in collaboration with outreach staff.
-Collaborates with institution’s different departments, especially with the K-12 Partnerships Department.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Associates degree from an accredited institution.
-Demonstrated experience planning or coordinating events.
-Experience collecting data and information for tracking purposes.
-Bilingual.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
-Outreach/recruitment experience in Higher Education, government, for-profit, or community settings.
-Customer service skills.
-Experience supporting people through the navigation of complex processes.
-Experience with Microsoft Office, Teams, and Zoom.
-Ability to multitask with several projects and administrative duties.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Salary and Appointment:
-This is a full-time Administrative/Exempt position. Exempt from Washington State civil service law with an annual salary based on a range of $40,000.00-$45,000.00, depending on experience.
-Forty hours is a standard full-time work week. Ability to perform job duties during weeknights and weekends is required.
Benefit Package:
-The position comes with a full benefit package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan.
-Accrues 8 hours per month of sick leave and 14.67 hours per month vacation leave.
Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following:
-Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
-Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses.
-Full-time employees may qualify for Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefit.
Start Date:
-As soon as can be arranged with successful candidate.
Application Due Date:
-For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received by Wednesday, February 21st 2024 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled.
How To Apply
A completed application consists of an online application and:
-Cover letter which includes a diversity statement that provides examples of (1) how you have integrated equity and inclusion in your work and (2) how you will promote equitable practices in education through this position.
-Current resume.
-Official transcripts of any degrees listed as part of the minimum requirements will be required upon hire, but not as part of the application process.
Please apply on our website: https://www.whatcom.edu/job-info
