Regional Admissions Advisor - Yakima

About the role

This is a 100% remote position based out of Yakima County. Recruiting territory consists of, yet not limited to, Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat, and Yakima counties. The scope of territory in Central Washington is subject to change as territories are updated according to university priorities on an annual basis.

Responsibilities

• Guiding prospective students through their process of selecting and enrolling in university courses.
• Empowering students to build academic plans that pave the way for a successful EWU experience, and confidently pursue their degree goals.
• Recruiting prospective students for Eastern Washington University through territory management, travel, prospective student communication, admissions presentations, and file review.

Requirements

• Passive knowledge of assigned programs and responsibilities.
• A positive attitude toward work assignments.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping people and fulfilling their needs in the moment.
• Experience in admissions or similar roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a territory and recruit prospective students.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of college admission processes and procedures.

Benefits

• Covered by EWU’s comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits offered.
• Tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members.
• Discounted EWU sports tickets.
• Access to campus workout facilities at a minimum fee.
• Free transportation through STA buses.

Pay

The salary for this position is $44,712 – $53,658. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Schedule

This is a 100% remote position.

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. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, 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 bachelor’s and master’s 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. Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.