Admissions Counselor

Friendsofkerhonkson; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to join the undergraduate admissions team. The role focuses on FTIC students and involves outreach to high schools, phone and email advising, and coordination with campus offices to meet enrollment goals.

You will travel domestically, present to audiences, and support programs like preview days and admitted student days. A bachelor’s degree and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional work experience.
• Well-developed organizational skills and effective public speaking.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and serving diverse student populations.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment management: travel planning and recruitment activities in assigned regions.
• Meet prospective students through high school visits, campus events, and information sessions.
• Serve as a liaison between students and campus offices (financial aid, registrar, etc.).
• Contribute to efforts to increase accessibility, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
• Approximately 10–12 weeks of in-state and out-of-state travel.

Skills

Public speaking

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Slate CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Months Per Year:12Work Model:Hybrid Work EligibleSeattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.Seattle University's Core CompetenciesEffective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.Job Description SummaryThe Admissions Counselor will join a dynamic undergraduate admissions team that represents Seattle University's Jesuit academic and co-curricular opportunities to prospective students, their families and supporters, and the high school college counselor community. This position works primarily with first-time-in-college (FTIC) students applying directly from high school. However, the counseling team supports all prospective students, including First-Year, Transfer, Arts, Pre-College, and Post-Baccalaureate, by providing advising and support through email and phone communication, appointments, events on and off campus, and other outreach programs as needed.Position Description:Recruitment Management - 45%Provide information about the University's academic opportunities to prospective students, families, counselors, advisors, and other stakeholders through presentations, emails, calls, and one-on-one conversation.Plan, develop, and implement on and off campus recruitment travel and activities primarily in assigned geographic regions.Meet with prospective students through various channels, including high school visits, campus interviews, information sessions, and workshops.Act as a connection point between students and other campus stakeholders (i.e. faculty, financial aid, registrar, etc.) to meet undergraduate enrollment goals.Engage in efforts to make higher education more accessible, equitable, and inclusive; participate in working groups to embed these efforts in job responsibilities.Approximately 10 to 12 weeks of in state and out of state travel.Application Review and Recommendations - 25%Review, evaluate, and provide initial undergraduate admission recommendations based on university criteria and artistic standards (where necessary)Assist students in submitting materials to complete their applications and advise through questions about best-fit majors, changing majors, and updating start terms.Event Attendance - 15%Support and actively participate in programs and events engaging prospective First Year, Transfer, Post Baccalaureate, and Pre College students, their families, community organizations, college counselors, and advisors.Attend major admission events such as preview days and admitted student days.Evening and weekend work required, especially in fall and spring.Other Duties - 15%Manage and work on assigned project areas throughout the year.Other duties as assigned.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEducation RequirementsMinimum: Bachelor's Degree (4-year) in a relevant field.ExperienceMinimum of 1 year of professional work experience, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.Minimum QualificationsMust possess well-developed organizational skills.Confidence in public speaking to both large and small groups.Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and supporting diverse student populations.Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary.Willingness to learn quickly, ask questions, and accept constructive feedback.Valid driver's license required.Preferred QualificationsSpeaks, writes, and reads one of the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Mandarin, Tagalog, Amharic, or Tigrinya, and is interested in utilizing language skills to serve prospective students and families in the college search process.Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and federal and state privacy laws.Experience using an ERP and CRM, specifically Workday and Technolutions Slate CRM.Knowledge of financial aid trends and issues.Experience working with diverse young adult and youth populations.Physical DemandsThis position performs work in an office environment.Frequency values: Never; Seldom (1–10%, 0–1 hour); Occasional (11–33%, 1–3 hours); Frequent (34–66%, 3–6 hours); Constant (67–100%, not restricted).Travel - FrequentLifting boxes or other items for travel and events - OccasionalCompensation at a Glance$52,000 - $53,000Application InstructionsPlease attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.Benefits at a GlanceConsistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3–6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter.Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus.All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university’s discretion.