Seattle Pacific University
Admissions Counselor for First-Year Recruitment
Main Campus, USA · Junior · Full-time
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About the role
- Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community.
- The ideal candidate is relational, organized, adaptable, and energized by working with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
- This is an on-campus position based in Seattle, WA with regular travel throughout assigned recruitment territories.
Responsibilities
- Student Recruitment & Relationship Building
- Manage recruitment efforts within 3-5 assigned geographic territories for first-year student recruitment
- Generate and develop prospective student leads through in-person meetings, phone calls, email communication, events, and outreach activities
- Build strong relationships with prospective students, families, counselors, pastors, and community influencers
- Support accurate and timely admissions and scholarship decision processes
- Maintain accurate documentation of recruitment activities and student interactions within CRM systems
- Manage communications and updates for assigned academic departments and campus partners
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-2 years of experience in sales, marketing, student engagement, public speaking, or related work
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and connect with prospective students and families
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
Nice to have
- Previous university admissions experience
- Experience in sales, marketing, public relations, or related fields
- Ability to write and speak Spanish
- Experience using CRM systems such as Slate
- Compensation & Position Details
- Rate of pay: $53,041 annualized, $25.50 per hour
- Status: Full-time
Compensation
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Company info
- The Undergraduate Admissions team partners with prospective students and families as they explore college options and discern their educational journey. Through relationship-building, recruitment travel, and personalized support, Admissions staff help students understand SPU's academic opportunities, Christian mission, and vibrant campus community.
- What We Need
- Seattle Pacific University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to recruit, guide, and support prospective undergraduate students throughout the admissions process.
- The Undergraduate Admissions team partners with prospective students and families as they explore college options and discern their educational journey.
- Through relationship-building, recruitment travel, and personalized support, Admissions staff help students understand SPU's academic opportunities, Christian mission, and vibrant campus community.
- This role is responsible for developing student interest through travel, outreach, presentations, relationship-building, and personalized communication.
- Admissions Counselors manage assigned geographic recruitment territories and serve as representatives of SPU to students, families, schools, churches, and community organizations.
- Evening and weekend work will be required at various points throughout the year.
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