Regional Admissions Advisor
About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.
Job Summary:
- Reposted on February 21, 2023
Enrollment Services at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position:
Regional Admissions Advisor in Western Washington, in the recruitment territory that includes but is not limited to Pierce, Thurston, and Kitsap counties.
The Regional Admissions Advisor is responsible for recruitment of prospective students for Eastern Washington University through territory management, travel, prospective student communication, admissions presentations, and file review. The successful candidate will be expected to work from a home-based office within the territory.
The Regional Admissions Advisor is responsible for establishing lasting connections with community colleges and community organizations in their respective region. The position will support projects extending into and supporting their respective region. Reporting to the Senior Assistant Director of Recruitment, this position requires the ability to work autonomously, broad critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
About Us
Enrollment Services supports Eastern Washington University's mission by providing quality service to students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners while contributing to a university centered on student learning and success. For more information about us and all the services we provide, visit our website
ewu.edu.
Applications will be accepted through March 7, 2023; screening of applications will begin the next day. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page:
https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree
- Ability to participate in evening and weekend events
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, pay attention to details. and produce desired results
- Ability to communicate in a clear, friendly and effective manner both orally and in writing
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding transfer admission and records management
- Ability to work independently and as a member of an integrated team
- Capacity to effectively address diverse constituencies
- Advanced computer skills that include Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to use a complex records system like SCT Banner (or equivalent)
- Proficient use of laptop computer, projector, and cell phone
- A demonstrated high degree of interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility or diversity
Preferred Qualifications:
- Spanish bilingual ability
- Knowledge and understanding of Eastern Washington University
- Previous work experience in admissions, recruitment or student advising
- Demonstrated ability to manage programs from planning through implementation to completion
- Experience using a customer relationship management system (CRM) such as Slate
Other Skills and Abilities:
Job Duties:
% of Time: 60
Responsibility / Duty: Coordinate recruitment and outreach utilizing best practices in territory management:
- Travel where designated to represent the University and support recruiting efforts;
- Conduct recruitment visits to high schools, community colleges, community organizations and other recruitment venues;
- Maintain strong relationships with students and families from eastern Oregon and manage the territory with customized support;
- Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with guidance counselors, community organizations and agencies, and other key influencers;
- Maintain contact with prospective students, school personnel, families, etc. and make referrals as necessary given the specific needs of students;
- Advise prospective students, school personnel and families on processes/policies relating to application, admissions, financial aid, and academics;
- Develop strategies and approaches for accomplishing programmatic goals and objectives related to early outreach;
- Develop methods and strategies for recruiting traditional and under-represented students to Eastern;
- Coordinate recruitment activities & participation of other departments, faculty, student services, enrollment management, etc.;
- Perform outreach activities; participate in events; serve as university liaison; disseminate university information;
- Assist with on-campus and off-campus recruitment events including the information sessions, fall open house, spring yield events;
- Maintain and document regular monthly contact and achieve contact goals with applicants, primarily via phone, but also via e-mail or letter to assist with the application process and provide information as required;
- Maintain campus visit student database for information tracking of prospective students to disseminate to recruitment staff members;
- Produces follow-up reports regarding recruitment activities and future plans, and accurately forecast projected new students on a periodic basis, and
- Analyze yearly activity and use data to plan travel for the following years based on review for the successful management of specified recruitment territory.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes
% of Time: 40
Responsibility / Duty: Provide processing and administrative support to the project management and recordmanagement operations within the Office of Admissions:
- Advise students and key influencers on admission and financial aid status and processes;
- Evaluate new student credentials adhering to university admissions policies;
- Evaluate student admission applications to determine their ability to succeed using research based assessment tools;
- Updates and maintains inquiry databases, applicant databases, CRM, and other communication platforms, and prepares weekly and monthly activity reports as requested;
- Maintain technological skills necessary for file review, admissions processing, and strategic territory management;
- Interpret WSAC and NACAC policies in making admissions decisions;
- Utilize national best practices related to holistic admissions review;
- Advise supervisor on issues and concerns of students or of departments;
- Analyze data and assess programs/projects; develop reports and proposals to enhance early outreach programs;
- Represent EWU at conferences and other professional events; participate in networks, orgs, activities;
- Advise supervisor on issues and concerns of students or of departments;
- Analyze and assess programs/projects; develop reports and proposal to enhance early outreach programs; and
- Assist with specialized admissions projects.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes
Conditions of Employment:
- The successful candidate will have space for a regional office within ones home
- The successful candidate must live in one of the counties of the assigned territory.
- Flexibility regarding travel and working hours, including evenings and some weekends, will be necessary; this includes travel within the territory and away from Regional office
- The position requires some physical work such as lifting boxes and set up of booth displays
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check
prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
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COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/
This position is covered by the Public School Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Upon hire - You must complete required DEI, Hazing, and Harassment and Title IX training. The training will be available online, in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and listed on Human Resources webpage.
Salary Information: The salary range for this position is $45,000 (minimum) up to $50,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience and skills.
Posting Date: 02/21/2023
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 3/7/2023
Screening to Begin:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/10160
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
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