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Req #: 245366

Department: UW TACOMA

Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions

Posting Date: 04/21/2025

Closing Info:

Open Until Filled

Salary: $4,625 - $5,000 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf)

**The University of Washington Tacoma** is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma’s commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here. (https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/strategic-planning)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Admissions has an outstanding opportunity for an Admissions Advisor to join their team.

Embedded as an Academic Advisor at Pierce Community College and an Admissions Advisor at University of Washington Tacoma (UWT), the person in this role will advise, recruit, and create programming to support students interested in transferring from Pierce College to University of Washington Tacoma.

The Advisor implements an advising and recruitment plan for Pierce College to UWT transfer students. The advisor will assist students in course selection, understanding admission requirements, and navigating the transfer application and enrollment process. The advisor will deploy a personalized approach to ensure high application and yield rates. The advisor works closely with campus stakeholders at both Pierce College and UW Tacoma to execute strategies to meet mutually established enrollment goals. The advisor reviews and makes admissions recommendations for undergraduate admission applications.

The Advisor has significant impact on Pierce College transfer student outreach and recruitment for University of Washington Tacoma leading to the attainment of overall enrollment goals.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Admissions Counseling and Outreach (50%)

+ Develop and implement programs and activities in support of Pierce students interested in transferring to UW Tacoma, to include but not limited to workshops, presentations, and campus visits.

+ Collaborate with the appropriate Pierce/UWT campus colleagues to develop and implement innovative recruitment-based programs and activities.

+ Generate applications and enrollments through the cultivation of relationships at Pierce College to meet established goals.

+ Counsel prospective undergraduate students about the educational opportunities available at the University of Washington Tacoma and the admissions process; deploy a personalized approach to ensure high conversion/yield rates.

+ Participate in on-campus recruitment events such as preview days, open house events, and daily tours.

+ Provide prospective UWT students with admissions counseling via in-office visits, email, virtual and telephone appointments.Academic Advising (50%)

+ Advise prospective and currently enrolled Pierce College students interested in transferring from Pierce to UWT regarding academic programs, degree requirements and transfer requirements.

+ Monitor academic success, Pierce degree completion and transfer processes.

+ Assist students in clarifying educational and career goals.

+ Be well versed in UWT and Pierce policies and procedures, keeping abreast of changing transfer information in order to advise students about the most current requirements.Other Duties as Assigned

+ Assist with the daily operations of the Office of Admissions including answering phones and responding to email and chat inquiries

+ Assists with the review of undergraduate admissions applications **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Education or Related Field and at least two years of relevant experience _Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration._ **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

+ Must be people-oriented and enjoy working with high school and college students as well as parents and college faculty

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Confidence in speaking publicly to diverse audiences of varying size

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, use multiple systems, and effectively transition between tasks

+ Functional knowledge and comfort with the use of the Google suite, Microsoft Office, and database software tools **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Experience working with diverse adult, young adult and youth populations

+ Speak, write, and read in a language other than English with the interest in utilizing language skills to assist prospective students and families.

+ Experience using a CRM, specifically Technolutions Slate

+ Experience using CTC Link

+ Strong understanding of advising strategies, best practices and theory **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.