The Admissions Counselor for Southwest WA and Oregon will reside in the Vancouver area and focus directly on the recruitment and enrollment of first year students to WSU with additional focus on increasing diversity and outreach to first generation students. In addition to helping with financial aid outreach and education in this area. Job duties include attending high school fairs, community college fairs, classroom visits, one to one appointments, participation in regional admission counselor programs and groups and other events and activities. The AC works with data systems to create a comprehensive recruitment plan and personalized follow up plan. This position will build relationships with high school and community college counselors, parents, alumni, on campus partners and others. Preparation and oversight of receptions and other programs, budget responsibility, and participating in on-campus events are key functions of this position. Close collaboration with WSU Vancouver is required and a “one WSU” approach to the recruitment of new students is a key function of this role.
Required Qualifications
Positions require a Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of experience directly related to student services. A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Understanding of and a commitment to inclusion, access and diversity.
Excellent presentation abilities, oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must have, or be able to obtain at time of hire, a valid driver’s license.
Willing and able to travel and work some weekends/evenings.
Preferred Qualifications
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).
Master’s degree.
Experience working in education.
Knowledge of student recruitment, college admissions, and WSU.
Experience with Slate or other CRM technology.
Additional Information
Area/College: Enrollment
Department Name: Recruitment and Marketing
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99130
Department Link: Admissions
Monthly Salary: $4,500-$4,940 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible
FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by July 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.
Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.
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