Admissions Recruiter/Counselor

Title:

1149-YN – Admissions Counselor

Business Title:

Admissions Recruiter/Counselor

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU EVERETT

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional – OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21.14.3, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Admissions Recruiter/Counselor is responsible for focusing on and promoting WSU Everett undergraduate programs by developing, expanding, and strengthening key relationships with leaders in education and communities in assigned area. This position will establish and maintain strong working relationships with high school and community college counselors, teachers, and other school administrators to increase prospective student inquiries and enrollment.

Additional duties include: event attendance, representing the university at community events, recruitment events, representing the department on various committees, training meetings and development opportunities. This position must be available to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.

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.

• Demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting information to groups.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, as well as email.

• While using a private vehicle for official business, the successful candidate must have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW 46.30.020  and RCW 46.29.090 ).

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license.

• Must be able to travel.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• Experience working in education or with high school and/or college students.

• Experience recruiting students at a four-year institution as well as recruiting from community colleges.

• Experience recruiting in an urban setting.

• Knowledge of student recruitment and college admissions.

• Knowledge of admissions procedures, academic programs, financial aid and scholarships and a broad base of knowledge regarding Washington State University.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, prospect software (CRM) and enterprise systems.

• Experience working with diverse populations.

• Experience in community organizations and/or volunteer experience with underserved populations.

• Broad working knowledge of policies and procedures in a complex academic institution.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Everett

Department Name: Student Services

City, State, Zip: Everett, WA 98201
Department Link: everett.wsu.edu/student-affairs
Monthly Salary: $4,250 +Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.
Screening Begin Date: For best consideration, submit your application by the first review of applications on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Screening will remain ongoing until the position is filled.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents:

Resume

Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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 .