Admissions Counselor - Temporary 1 Year Position

Internal•Bellingham, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Western Washington University, a nationally recognized institution with over 15,000 students, is seeking an Admissions Counselor for a temporary 1-year position. Located in Bellingham, Washington, the university is committed to academic excellence and inclusive achievement. The Admissions Department supports this mission by managing outreach and recruitment efforts for a specified geographic territory. This role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive, data-driven undergraduate recruitment plan, engaging in all aspects of outreach and recruitment in a fast-paced environment. The Admissions Counselor will be responsible for learning about Western, building relationships with prospective students, families, and counselors, and performing related duties to attract and enroll new students. This position is based at the Bellingham campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (earned by position’s start date)
Excellent interpersonal skills that include professional communication, relationship building, and the ability to clearly and concisely present information
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent presentation abilities
Demonstrated record of or commitment to supporting an organizational culture that emphasizes accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion
Display strong planning and organizing skills, attention to detail, and ability to produce desired results independently
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities as part of a team
All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire.
All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU.
A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability (e.g. Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, etc.)
Experience navigating available resources or participating activities related to higher education and/or the prospective undergraduate student market
Experience as a student leader, Student Admission Representative, Tour Guide, Resident Advisor, Peer Advisor, Orientation Leader, or similar student service roles.

Responsibilities

Ensuring incorporation of accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness perspectives throughout functional responsibility areas.
Communicating the values of Western Washington University and the benefits of higher education to a wide and diverse range of prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and community groups.
Extensive public speaking engagements at recruitment events such as high school and community college visits, college fairs, and on campus programs.
Analyzing application and enrollment trends and developing appropriate territory recruitment strategies; assessing effectiveness and adjusting strategies as necessary in collaboration with the Recruitment and Outreach team.
Evaluating the qualifications of prospective students making admissions decisions which are in the best interest of the student and the University.
Maintaining a positive attitude that will promote a healthy and respectful culture as a member of the Admissions team.
Traveling by car, plane, and ferry for extended periods and working during irregular hours extensively, including late nights, early mornings, evenings and weekends for fourteen to sixteen (14-16) weeks per year on a continuous and ongoing basis.
Providing support for talented, nonresident, and transfer student recruitment; multicultural outreach; early outreach; and/or selected recruitment by academic interest.