Admissions Counselor 1

Bellingham, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 49523 - 56951

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title	Admissions Counselor 1
About the University	Western Washington University with over 15000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school is nationally recognized for its educational programs students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham Washington a coastal community of 90000 overlooking Bellingham Bay the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes Bremerton Everett Port Angeles and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes such as being named one of the top public masters-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success increasing our Washington impact and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship research and creative activity. Westerns greatest strength is the outstanding students faculty staff and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can pursuit of this excellence individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff faculty administration student and external constituents. Further individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic societal environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.
About the Department	The Admissions Department supports Westerns mission which states that together with our students staff and faculty we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women people of color people with disabilities veterans and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity. The mission of WWUs Office of Admissions is to identify attract admit and help enroll todays brightest scholars and most promising future leaders. We will counsel and evaluate prospective students as individuals with unique strengths needs and paths as we build an increasingly diverse talented and dynamic student body.
About the Position	Admissions Counselors manage outreach and recruitment efforts for a specified geographic territory while contributing to the development and implementation of a comprehensive and data-driven undergraduate recruitment plan. Counselors participate in all aspects of outreach and recruitment in a fast-paced work environment. This includes applying a proactive and detailed approach to learning about Western building relationships with students families and counselors and engaging in relevant follow-up program planning application and scholarship decision-making and related duties as assigned to identify attract and enroll future Western students. This position is stationed at the Bellingham campus. Position Responsibilities: In all aspects of the position the admissions counselor is responsible for ensuring incorporation of accessibility diversity equity and inclusiveness perspectives throughout functional responsibility areas in alignment with the Universitys broader efforts to make Western a place where all community members feel truly safe supported and included. Overall responsibilities include: 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 with tact diplomacy and discretion 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 and plane 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 Serving as an admissions college liaison assigned to a specific college Providing support for talented nonresident and transfer student recruitment; multicultural outreach; early outreach; and/or selected recruitment by academic interest This position requires routinely lifting 50 pounds Duties / Responsibilities: Recruitment and Outreach-40% Travel extensively including weeknights and weekends (approx. 10 weeks in the fall and 4-6 weeks in the spring) to promote Western Washington University to prospective first year and transfer students to meet University enrollment goals Counsel advise and maintain positive contact with prospective students and their families regarding admission requirements financial aid and scholarships and campus life Present to large and small groups of students and guests at on- and off-campus events including high school visits college fairs campus visit programs application workshops community events and parent nights Manage and develop recruitment strategies in conjunction with overall recruitment goals Review and analyze data to determine schools fairs and events to attend/visit; and review and analyze data to effectively recruit students to meet University goals Work collaboratively to ensure that the University is making every effort to attract and enroll diverse students from the region Develop and manage relationships with key constituents in territories to include high school and community college counselors community-based organizations and alumni parents and students Administer campus visit programs including planning assessment and oversight Serve in an on-call advising capacity on a regular rotation in the Office of Admissions providing excellent customer service to students families and community members visiting campus as well as responding to phone and email inquiries Admission and Scholarship Review-35% Responsible for making final (admit/deny/wait list) admission decisions First Year students within assigned territory Evaluate qualifications within state and institutional guidelines to make admissions decisions and recommendations in the best interest of the student and the University Assist with transfer admission review as necessary Participate in review of first year and transfer candidates for scholarships Programs and Events-20% Attend and assist with the planning and execution of events and activities on behalf of the Office of Admissions as needed and assigned Assist in managing Distinguished Scholars program maintaining content and selecting participants Serve as admissions liaison to a specific college within the University as a point of contact for information and updates as well as partnership opportunities Other Duties-5% Responsible for timely follow up with internal and external customers Complete reports related to recruitment schedule travel and special programs Participate as an engaged and supportive member of the Admissions team by: Participating in meetings committees and special projects as appropriate Assisting colleagues with team projects Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications	Bachelors degree (earned by positions 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
Preferred Qualifications	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 involvement roles
Conditions of Employment	All employees must comply with our Immunization policies including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary	Hiring range is $49523 - $56951/year. Through longevity position tops out at $64380.
Benefits Information	Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.
Application Instructions	Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Application and Nomination Process Confidential inquiries are welcomed and nominations are invited. To apply submit: A letter of interest Current resume At least three references with full contact information. References will not be contacted without consent from applicants.
Closing Date Notes	Position closes 01/27/2026 at 11:55 pm.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity compliance with applicable laws WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity color national origin age citizenship or immigration status pregnancy use of protective leave genetic status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status creed religion veteran or military status disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in its programs or activities including employment admissions and educational programs. See WWUs Policies onProhibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Title IX and ADA Coordinator Western Washington University Old Main 126 (MS 9021) 516 High Street Bellingham WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay);

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation please contactHuman Resources Disability Services 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (The Clery Act). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Westerns campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of Student Life at . The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

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.

Position TitleAdmissions Counselor 1About the UniversityWestern Washington University with over 15000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school is nationally recognized for its educational programs students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham Washington a coastal community of 9...

Position Title	Admissions Counselor 1
About the University	Western Washington University with over 15000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school is nationally recognized for its educational programs students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham Washington a coastal community of 90000 overlooking Bellingham Bay the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes Bremerton Everett Port Angeles and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes such as being named one of the top public masters-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success increasing our Washington impact and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship research and creative activity. Westerns greatest strength is the outstanding students faculty staff and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can pursuit of this excellence individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff faculty administration student and external constituents. Further individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic societal environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.
About the Department	The Admissions Department supports Westerns mission which states that together with our students staff and faculty we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women people of color people with disabilities veterans and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity. The mission of WWUs Office of Admissions is to identify attract admit and help enroll todays brightest scholars and most promising future leaders. We will counsel and evaluate prospective students as individuals with unique strengths needs and paths as we build an increasingly diverse talented and dynamic student body.
About the Position	Admissions Counselors manage outreach and recruitment efforts for a specified geographic territory while contributing to the development and implementation of a comprehensive and data-driven undergraduate recruitment plan. Counselors participate in all aspects of outreach and recruitment in a fast-paced work environment. This includes applying a proactive and detailed approach to learning about Western building relationships with students families and counselors and engaging in relevant follow-up program planning application and scholarship decision-making and related duties as assigned to identify attract and enroll future Western students. This position is stationed at the Bellingham campus. Position Responsibilities: In all aspects of the position the admissions counselor is responsible for ensuring incorporation of accessibility diversity equity and inclusiveness perspectives throughout functional responsibility areas in alignment with the Universitys broader efforts to make Western a place where all community members feel truly safe supported and included. Overall responsibilities include: 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 with tact diplomacy and discretion 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 and plane 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 Serving as an admissions college liaison assigned to a specific college Providing support for talented nonresident and transfer student recruitment; multicultural outreach; early outreach; and/or selected recruitment by academic interest This position requires routinely lifting 50 pounds Duties / Responsibilities: Recruitment and Outreach-40% Travel extensively including weeknights and weekends (approx. 10 weeks in the fall and 4-6 weeks in the spring) to promote Western Washington University to prospective first year and transfer students to meet University enrollment goals Counsel advise and maintain positive contact with prospective students and their families regarding admission requirements financial aid and scholarships and campus life Present to large and small groups of students and guests at on- and off-campus events including high school visits college fairs campus visit programs application workshops community events and parent nights Manage and develop recruitment strategies in conjunction with overall recruitment goals Review and analyze data to determine schools fairs and events to attend/visit; and review and analyze data to effectively recruit students to meet University goals Work collaboratively to ensure that the University is making every effort to attract and enroll diverse students from the region Develop and manage relationships with key constituents in territories to include high school and community college counselors community-based organizations and alumni parents and students Administer campus visit programs including planning assessment and oversight Serve in an on-call advising capacity on a regular rotation in the Office of Admissions providing excellent customer service to students families and community members visiting campus as well as responding to phone and email inquiries Admission and Scholarship Review-35% Responsible for making final (admit/deny/wait list) admission decisions First Year students within assigned territory Evaluate qualifications within state and institutional guidelines to make admissions decisions and recommendations in the best interest of the student and the University Assist with transfer admission review as necessary Participate in review of first year and transfer candidates for scholarships Programs and Events-20% Attend and assist with the planning and execution of events and activities on behalf of the Office of Admissions as needed and assigned Assist in managing Distinguished Scholars program maintaining content and selecting participants Serve as admissions liaison to a specific college within the University as a point of contact for information and updates as well as partnership opportunities Other Duties-5% Responsible for timely follow up with internal and external customers Complete reports related to recruitment schedule travel and special programs Participate as an engaged and supportive member of the Admissions team by: Participating in meetings committees and special projects as appropriate Assisting colleagues with team projects Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications	Bachelors degree (earned by positions 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
Preferred Qualifications	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 involvement roles
Conditions of Employment	All employees must comply with our Immunization policies including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary	Hiring range is $49523 - $56951/year. Through longevity position tops out at $64380.
Benefits Information	Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.
Application Instructions	Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Application and Nomination Process Confidential inquiries are welcomed and nominations are invited. To apply submit: A letter of interest Current resume At least three references with full contact information. References will not be contacted without consent from applicants.
Closing Date Notes	Position closes 01/27/2026 at 11:55 pm.

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