Seattle University

Admissions Counselor

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Market Reference Range (MRR): 5

Months Per Year: 12

Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid Eligible*

Seattle 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 Competencies

Effective 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.

Position Description

The Admissions Counselor will join a dynamic and diverse 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 high school students applying to college directly from high school. However, the counseling team supports all prospective students (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.

Recruitment Management (45%)

• Provide information about the University’s academic opportunities to prospective students, families, counselors, advisors, and other stakeholders. Information shared as presentations, emails, calls, one on one conversation, and more.
• Plan, develop, and implement on and off-campus recruitment travel and activities.
• Meet with prospective students through various channels (high school visits, campus interviews, information sessions, presentations, workshops).
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders 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 10-12 weeks of in-state and out of state travel. 45%

Application Review and Recommendations (25%)

• Review, evaluate, and provide initial undergraduate admission recommendations based on university criteria and artistic standards.

Event Attendance (15%)

• Support and actively participate in programs and events to engage prospective First-Year, Transfer, Post-Baccalaureate and Pre-College students, their families, community organizations, college counselors, and advisors.
• Attend major admission events (preview days, admitted student days, etc.).
• Evening and weekend work required, especially in fall and spring.

Other Duties (15%)

• Manage and work on assigned project areas throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 1 year Undergraduate Admissions experience Or a combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Must 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.
• Knowledge of college admission trends and issues in higher education.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Must be able to drive. Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Speaks, writes, and reads one of the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Mandarin, Tagalog, Amharic, or Tigrinya.
• 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 Ellucian Colleague system, Technolutions Slate CRM.
• Knowledge of financial aid trends and issues.
• Experience working with diverse young adult and youth populations.
• Experience with creative marketing, media production, and social media management focused on or targeted to young adults.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance

Salary Range: $52,000 - $54,000

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 Glance

Consistent 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/

Hybrid Eligible

This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after successful completion of an introductory work period of 3-6 months. This may mean that a hybrid eligible role will begin on-campus initially and then will transition to hybrid format following onboarding and training. Flexible work plans are subject to periodic review and may be changed or terminated at any time for any reason at the university’s discretion.

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