The Office of Admissions is seeking a Seattle Regional Admissions Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
THISPOSITION IS REQUIRED TO BE BASEDOUT OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S HOMEWHOMUSTRESIDE IN THESTATE OF WASHINGTON (KINGCOUNTYPREFERRED) ANDWITHINSPECIFIEDBOUNDARIESANDCITYLIMITS AS REQUIREDANDAPPROVED BY THEASSOCIATEDIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT*
This position is responsible for the planning and execution of undergraduate recruitment in Washington. The regional admissions advisor is based in an assigned area and will work out of their home to support the undergraduate recruitment plan. This position requires one to work independently out of their home and in high schools and other venues regularly, make decisions, and manage their territory as needed and assigned. Developing plans, maintaining a budget, planning events, communicating with students, families, counselors, colleagues, and their supervisor regularly, and developing and scheduling their recruitment plan will be executed regularly are essential functions for this position.
This position will serve prospective high school and transfer students, families, schools, and community organizations. It will generate tuition revenue and affect enrollment for OSU by recruiting qualified students. Additionally, it will promote academic programs and student services and meet university goals and support the strategic plan.
The person must be able and willing to independently travel for extended periods and work during irregular hours extensively, including late nights, early mornings, evenings, and weekends. They must be able and willing to manage frequent travel and fatigue related stress.
The purpose of the Regional Admissions Advisor is to:
Primarily serve potential high school and community college students, and their parents/guardians, schools and college counselors, and community organizations in the respective area in which they are required to reside and encourage enrollment to Oregon State University and OSU-Cascades.
Support the Associate Director with the undergraduate recruitment plan with events and programs and office management as needed and assigned.
Generate tuition revenue and affect enrollment for OSU and OSU-Cascades by recruiting qualified students.
Support academic programs and student services and stay in tune with campus events and activities for promotional purposes.
Understand that their role is unique as an employee of OSU based off-campus out of their home and that they may need to find unique ways to be a self-advocate and determine ways to navigate the process of assisting students or in getting their job done.
Develop relationships with key on-campus and off-campus partners.
Support the university goals and strategic plan.
OSU's undergraduate admissions team strives to create a welcoming and inclusive community for its students and faculty by providing space and support for people to be their authentic self and celebrate their culture. Oregon State works to advance equity and access for all students seeking a path to higher education.
Typically requires Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited not-for-profit college or university in discipline of choice. 1 year experience related to assigned responsibilities.
Requirements :
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited not-for-profit college or university in discipline of choice.
1 year or more of professional work experience in undergraduate admissions at a regionally accredited 4-year not-for-profit college or university, noting that student, part-time, graduate student or for-profit work experience does not qualify towards that minimum required experience.
Demonstrable experience in professional roles that involve extensive public speaking to diverse audiences and extensive public contact.
Candidate must have technological experience with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
Experience developing and organizing large programs and large events from start to finish.
Must be able and willing to travel for extended periods and work irregular hours extensively, 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, both in writing and verbally, with a diverse audience.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to drive and travel in all weather conditions.
Must be able to fly on a commercial aircraft.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Type:
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 a must.
Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
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