Admissions Counselor
Washington State University

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

November 27, 2024

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):1149-NN_ADMINPRO - Admissions CounselorBusiness Title:Admissions CounselorEmployee Type:Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:

Summary of Duties:

As an Admissions Counselor, you will recruit students from assigned region to enable Washington State University (WSU) to meet enrollment goals. You will work with the Director in the planning and implementation of a strategic recruitment plan. You will also coordinate recruitment efforts with other regional counselors, college recruiters, alumni, and Multicultural Student Services. Additionally, you will participate in the organization of special events such as: information nights, and others as assigned by the Director. You will participate in high school fairs, community college tours, national fairs, career nights, and community college pre-advising. You will establish and maintain relationships/contacts with high school and community college counselors, teachers, other school administrators, local alumni and community. You will coordinate efforts with schools on targeted recruitment goals. Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Regional Admissions Counselor for Northern CA, Bay Area (Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, and Sacramento Counties)

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 ability in program planning.

• 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.

• Ability to travel, and work some weekends/evenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.

• Experience working in education.

• Knowledge of student recruitment, college admissions, and WSU.

• Experience in Slate or other CRM technology.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Enrollment

Department Name: Recruitment and Marketing

Department Link: Admissions | Washington State University (wsu.edu)

Monthly Salary: $5,643.74-$5,750.00

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.

FTE: 100%

This is a Permanent position.

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

Time Type:Full timePosition Term:12 MonthWASHINGTON 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.Notice of Non-DiscriminationWSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

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