Admissions Counselor

Description

Recruitment Period: 05/01/2025 - Until Filled

Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$39,600-Annual Maximum Salary-$59,400

Hiring Range:  $19.04-$23.80  

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.

General Summary:

The Admissions Counselor advises applicants and prospective applicants on admissions process, academic prerequisite requirements, and application. Plans and implements tours, online information sessions and recruitment events. Reviews and scores admissions applications for the purpose of making admission decisions. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Engages in phone, in-person, and email communication to advise applicants and prospective applicants on admissions process, academic prerequisite requirements, and application completion. 

• Reviews and scores admissions application for the purpose of making admission decisions. Performs data entry and maintains notes in a secured information system.

• Maintains a communication plan with prospective students and pre-health advisors, using best practices to improve and maintain customer service.

• Plans and implements recruitment events, online information sessions, and tours for both individuals and groups. Represents the University both on- and off-campus to prospective students, families, advisors, and other individuals and groups. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need. 

Requirements

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

• Required: 1-3 years

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Skill in effective communication (both written and oral); skill in problem solving; skill in public speaking; knowledge of administrative procedures and practices; knowledge of advising and counseling practices; knowledge of customer service principles and practices; knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques; and ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills

To ensure full consideration submit:

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position

• Detailed resume

• Contact information for three professional references

The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.