Student Admission Assistant - (FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED PNWU STUDENTS ONLY)

Recruitment Period: 02/27/2026 - Until Filled

Status: Per Diem (0.01 FTE)

Hiring Rate: $17.13/hour

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.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually. 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 student admission assistant will assist with outreach activities, associated data entry, and campus tours for all academic programs and services at PNWU. 

Essential Job Functions:

·  Communicate basic facts of all academic programs (MAMS, DPT, MSOT, DMD, and DO) and university services (in-person, phone, email, text) in a positive and professional manner. Answer questions or direct participants to admission/recruitment team for follow up. 

·  Perform data entry of outreach activities into CRM system, prepare materials for recruitment events, and participate in annual recruitment events 

·  Lead campus tours for the Office of Enrollment Services, Admissions & Recruitment, for prospective and incoming students, as needed basis – 1-3 tours per week during peak seasons. Highlight facilities, services, and student life of PNWU to tour participants. 

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

Education:

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

• Required: Less than 1 year

• Preferred:  Custom Service

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Ability to clearly articulate and address questions about all academic programs; ability to take initiative and lead individual and group campus tours; ability to communicate in a positive and professional manner; ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills; ability to work some evenings and weekends; and kill in effective communication (both oral and written) 

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.