Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University

Admissions Counselor for First-Year Recruitment

Main Campus, USA · Junior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 168 days ago
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Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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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

  • Compensation & Position Details

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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