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Req #: 246669

Department: SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & GOVERNANCE

Appointing Department Web Address: https://evans.uw.edu/

Job Location Detail: This position will benefit from the telework policies that provide flexibility in work location with a hybrid schedule of in person and remote options.

Posting Date: 06/10/2025

Closing Info:

Closes On 06/24/2025

Salary: $5,634 - $5,850 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)

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.

The Evans School of Public Policy is the nation’s #3 ranked school of public policy and governance (#2 among public universities). Its purpose is to inspire public service and democratize public policy by advancing a mission of educating leaders, generating knowledge, and hosting communities to co-create solutions to pressing societal problems. We are currently implementing an array of impactful learning programs for professionals and will be continuing to broaden that array. The UW and the Evans School promote diversity and inclusivity among our staff, faculty, and students; we seek applicants for this position who are committed to these principles and whose experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence to fully engage with audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.

The Evans School of Public Policy and Governance has an outstanding opportunity for an **Advising and Outreach Manager** to join the Student Affairs team at the Evans School, which serves nearly 500 students, across our Undergraduate (major & minor) Graduate (MPA, EMPA, PhD), and microcredential and certificate programs. The Advising and Outreach Manager will work in a small and collaborative team to enroll diverse cohorts of highly qualified students to the Evans School. The manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing recruitment activities, and advising and counseling prospective students across our programs.

The Advising and Outreach Manager reports to the Director of Student Affairs and works closely with all members of the Student Affairs and Teaching & Learning Innovation (TALI) teams as well as providing support to faculty, prospective and current students, and visitors.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Outreach & Recruitment: (75% FTE)

+ Execute and manage the recruitment strategy for prospective student engagement alongside the Director of Student Affairs and Assistant Dean of Students & Learning Innovation to attract and enroll diverse candidates across the school’s educational programs.

+ Support efforts to build a pipeline of diverse students from community organizations, other campus and community partners, and recruitment events locally, regionally and nationwide.

+ Counsel and advise prospective students on the Undergraduate (major and minor) Graduate (MPA, EMPA, PhD), and microcredential and certificate programs. and fit their professional goals. Use a deep understanding of the programs to guide prospective candidates through all stages of the process – from initial inquiry through matriculation.

+ Work with the Director of Student Affairs, Director of Academic Program Innovation, and faculty Program Directors, to develop and present information sessions and application workshops to prospective students.

+ Develop and manage the Evans Student Ambassador Program. Advise student ambassadors on how to promote Evans, share their experiences and give advice to prospective students.

+ Lead the planning of major recruitment events, such as, Prospective Student Open House and Admitted Student Open House.

+ Respond to a high volume of inquiries about topics such as program fees, financial aid, curriculum, career services provided, informational events, the application process, etc.

+ Represent the programs at career fairs, recruiting events, and meetings in the Pacific Northwest and across the US.

+ Working with Director of Marketing and Communications, Director of Student Affairs, and Senior Director of Digital Initiatives, plan and execute the development and delivery of all marketing and communication materials for prospective, admitted, and incoming students.

+ Stay current on recruiting strategies and trends, benchmark activities against other programs, and share knowledge and best practices learned with team members.

+ Identify and undertake special projects and other duties as needed in support of the educational programs.Advising & New Student Onboarding: (25% FTE)

+ Implement and administer the admission application process and policies as determined by the Director of Student Affairs and Assistant Dean of Students and Learning Innovation.

+ Maintain communication with candidates as they move through the admissions process.

+ Review and evaluate applications for admission and provide input into admission decisions, including fellowship awards.

+ Prepare admission decision materials and convey admissions decisions to candidates in the Graduate School’s Slate system and Evans’ CRM systems.

+ Support the execution of new student onboarding and orientation activities and events as needed.

+ Hire and manage student employees supporting the recruiting, marketing, and admissions activities of the programs. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

+ Three years of experience in an admissions/advising/counseling capacity in an educational or non-profit setting or related field. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

+ Demonstrated organizational skills related to project management.

+ Well-developed oral and written communication skills; an awareness of cultural differences; demonstrated experience and ability to communicate effectively.

+ Professional demeanor and ability to effectively interact with a broad community of faculty, industry partners, other staff, students.

+ Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience working with individuals from different cultural, ethnic, geographic, and experiential backgrounds.

+ Attention to detail, ability to think strategically and creatively, gather appropriate input, and act decisively.

+ Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive (using university vehicle) to regional recruitment fairs and travel by plane to national recruitment fairs.

+ Willingness to travel locally and nationally, and occasionally provide programming outside of traditional working hours (e.g. evenings and weekends) **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Master’s degree in Student Development Administration, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.

+ Experience and knowledge of student development theory and higher education admissions.

+ Knowledge of social media and marketing concepts.

+ Ability to use data to inform recruitment decisions.

+ Experience in or formal knowledge of public service-related fields. **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

+ This position will benefit from the telework policies that provide flexibility in work location with a hybrid schedule of in person and remote options.

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.