Position Opening | Western Washington University

New employment opportunity at Western Washington University:
 
Assistant Director of Admissions
 
About the Position:  The Office of Admissions is looking for an energetic professional colleague to join our team in identifying, inspiring, and enrolling promising scholars and future leaders.  Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director is involved in all aspects of the general admission process: managing a recruitment territory, travel, organizing special events, and reviewing applications. The successful candidate will possess an understanding of recruitment and admissions programs that are attuned to the changing cultural, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of applicants and will provide an inclusive and innovative approach to enrollment. In addition, the Assistant Director will serve as the direct supervisor for Admissions Counselors and is responsible for providing leadership, training and development to this dynamic team.
 
Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Admissions/Enrollment in higher education
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills that include professional and motivational communication, public speaking, and relationship building
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems and initiate and implement projects independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, pay attention to detail, and produce desired results
• Must be flexible, handle a demanding work schedule, and be able to work independently and within a team management structure
• Must have the ability to travel a minimum of 7 weeks throughout the year

Closing Date Notes: Application review begins September 19, 2016; position is open until filled; anticipated start date winter 2016
 
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