Whitworth University is a residential campus shaped by learning, curiosity, and community life. This role is based on campus and requires consistent, in-person engagement.
Position Summary
Regional Admissions Counselor | Remote Position | Greater Seattle, WA • Vancouver, WA • Tri Cities, WA
Whitworth University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to join a collaborative team of enrollment professionals dedicated to helping students discover their calling through a transformational Christian liberal arts education.
This position is based remotely in one of three recruitment markets: the Greater Seattle area, the Vancouver/Portland metropolitan area, or the Tri Cities region of Washington. As a key member of the Admissions team, you will build meaningful relationships with prospective students, families, counselors, churches, and community partners while representing Whitworth throughout the recruitment process.
Core Responsibilities
Recruit and Engage Future Pirates | 50%
- Represent Whitworth at high schools, community colleges, college fairs, church events, community organizations, and other recruitment activities within an assigned territory.
- Develop and execute a territory recruitment strategy that supports enrollment goals.
- Build strong relationships with students, families, counselors, alumni, and community partners.
- Serve as Whitworth’s primary representative for prospective students throughout the recruitment process.
- Communicate Whitworth’s academic programs, student life experience, financial aid opportunities, and mission with confidence and authenticity.
- Maintain accurate territory records and recruitment activity within the university’s CRM system.
Guide Students Through the Admissions Process | 30%
- Conduct individualized outreach through in person meetings, phone calls, email, text messaging, virtual appointments, and social media.
- Provide exceptional customer service and timely follow up to prospective students and families.
- Review undergraduate applications and make admission recommendations and decisions consistent with university policies.
- Connect students with campus resources including Financial Aid, Student Life, Athletics, Academic Programs, and Student Support Services.
Support Enrollment Events and Team Initiatives | 20%
- Participate in campus visit programs, open houses, and recruitment events throughout the year.
- Assist with planning and execution of admissions communications and recruitment activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues across campus to advance enrollment goals.
- Stay informed on enrollment trends, higher education best practices, and university initiatives.
- Contribute to a positive, mission centered team culture.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Core Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
- Experience building relationships, providing customer service, recruiting, sales, marketing, education, admissions, student services, or a related field.
- A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning.
- A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and achieve goals in a remote work environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively.
- Ability to lift and transport recruitment materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Preferred
- Experience in college admissions, higher education, or student facing roles.
- Experience using CRM systems such as Slate, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
- Experience working with high school students and families.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish
Other Details
Grow Your Career at Whitworth
Whitworth is committed to investing in the professional development of enrollment professionals through our Promotional Pathways for Admissions program. This structured development pathway provides opportunities for coaching, leadership development, and advancement based on demonstrated performance and achievement of key recruitment goals.
- Admissions Counselor
- Senior Admissions Counselor
- Assistant Director of Admissions
Candidates will learn more about the program and advancement opportunities throughout the search process.
Salary and Location InformationThe starting hourly rate for this position is $21.41 to $25.00 per hour. We’ll place the successful candidate within the range based on their relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and work location in the assigned recruitment territory. The successful candidate will be required to reside in one of the regional territories and be based in Washington State. Whitworth is not providing relocation support to one of the regional territories.
Travel Expectations
This position requires travel within the assigned recruitment territory.
- Approximately 8 to 10 weeks of travel during the fall recruitment season.
- Approximately 2 to 4 weeks of travel during the spring recruitment season.
- Evening and weekend commitments throughout the year, including recruitment events and campus programs.
Schedule
Full-time (1.0 FTE) | 12 months | 40 hours per week
Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university’s mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, faith statement, and contact information for at least three professional references. A background check and sexual misconduct check will be required of the successful candidate. Relocation will not be provided to move to one of the recruitment territories.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain valid work authorization throughout the duration of employment, including those on OPT. Whitworth University does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
You are on this webpage because a position at Whitworth sparked your curiosity. If you find yourself questioning hitting the apply button because you might not meet 100% of the qualifications, we think you should do it! When you click apply and submit an application, your application is reviewed by a committee of real, living, and breathing human beings who want to understand your background, experience and skills to find ways you relate to the key competencies needed for success in the position.
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Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.