Admissions Counselor/Advisor

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

29d•$39,600 - $59,400

About The Position

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest. The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region. PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/. General Summary: Advises applicants and prospective applicants on admissions process, academic prerequisite requirements, and application. Plans and implements tours, online information sessions and recruitment events. Reviews and scores admissions applications for the purpose of making admission decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
1-3 years

Nice To Haves

Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
skill in problem solving
skill in public speaking
knowledge of administrative procedures and practices
knowledge of advising and counseling practices
knowledge of customer service principles and practices
knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques
ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills
ability to travel by car and plane for one or more days at a time
ability to work some weekends.

Responsibilities

Engages in phone, in-person, and email communication to advise applicants and prospective applicants on admissions process, academic prerequisite requirements, and application completion.
Reviews and scores admissions application for the purpose of making admission decisions. Performs data entry and maintains notes in a secured information system.
Maintains a communication plan with prospective students and pre-health advisors, using best practices to improve and maintain customer service.
Plans and implements on-campus recruitment events, online information sessions, and tours for both individuals and groups.
Plans and conducts recruitment travel, representing the University at fairs and other admission opportunities to prospective students, families, advisors, and other individuals and groups.
Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.