Seattle Regional Admissions Advisor

About the Role

The Office of Admissions is seeking a Seattle Regional Admissions Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position located in Seattle, Washington. The role is responsible for planning and executing undergraduate recruitment in Washington, working independently from home and regularly visiting high schools and other venues.

Responsibilities

• Represent OSU and OSU-Cascades at off-campus recruitment events for prospective students.
• Advise and counsel prospective students on the application process and policies.
• Read and provide recommendations on admissions applications.
• Manage recruitment strategy plans for assigned territories.
• Plan receptions for prospective and accepted students.
• Develop and execute recruitment plans, including maintaining a budget, planning events, and communicating with students, families, counselors, and colleagues.
• Promote academic programs and student services to meet university goals and support the strategic plan.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited not-for-profit college or university.
• 1 year or more of professional work experience in undergraduate admissions at a regionally accredited 4-year not-for-profit college or university.
• Demonstrable experience in professional roles involving extensive public speaking to diverse audiences and extensive public contact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience developing and organizing large programs and events.
• Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods and work irregular hours, including late nights, early mornings, evenings, and weekends, for a minimum of seventeen weeks per year.
• Demonstrable experience in creating and conducting presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully and inclusively with a diverse audience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, drive in all weather conditions, and fly on a commercial aircraft.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Progressively responsible and varied undergraduate admissions work experience at a large-sized, regionally accredited 4-year not-for-profit college or university.
• Involvement in NACAC, HACAC, PNACAC, WACAC, RMACAC, and/or other ACAC organizations or regional admissions networks (e.g., ARROW).
• Knowledge of Washington state demographics, territory management, and public and private high schools.
• Experience with social media applications, databases, and student recruitment tools.
• Previous experience using a CRM (Slate preferred).
• Progress towards or completion of a Master’s degree in College Student Services Administration, Higher Education, Business/Marketing, or a closely related field.
• Residency within or near King County, Washington.

Working Conditions/Schedule

• Based out of the individual’s home in Washington (King County preferred).
• Estimated 17 weeks of travel per year.
• Frequent night and weekend work.
• Frequent travel via car and plane.
• Constant work in high schools, community colleges, and event locations.
• Flexibility and ability to be productive in various locations.

Pay

Salary range: $80,168.40 - $91,468

Anticipated start date: 2026-12-15