Student Recruitment Specialist - Peninsulas Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/793/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=502625&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Peninsulas Categories: Academic Affairs Position TitleStudent Recruitment Specialist - Peninsulas About the University Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties. About the Department The mission of Western Washington University - Peninsulas is to empower individuals and communities across the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas through high-quality, accessible, higher education. Through innovative programs and partnerships with Olympic College and Peninsula College, we provide diverse pathways to academic excellence and career success. By aligning our curriculum with the evolving needs of the region and prioritizing engagement with local industries, we aim to foster a culture of lifelong learning and economic vitality. With a commitment to equity, inclusivity, and community collaboration, we strive to cultivate leaders who will positively impact the social, cultural, and economic landscape of the Peninsulas and beyond. WWU Peninsulas offers a suite of 10+ Bachelor’s degree programs in cybersecurity, business, environmental programs and more. About the PositionThe Recruitment Specialist conducts outreach and recruitment activities primarily in support of Western's programs on the Peninsulas. Working in collaboration with Olympic College, Peninsula College, local high schools, businesses and community organizations, the Recruitment Specialist manages activities to support enrollment growth across multiple programs. This position will work in collaboration with the Senior Director Western Locations and the Enrollment Management team at WWU to create and implement a strategic enrollment plan. The Recruitment Specialist will also serve as a primary liaison for Slate, Western's applicant and prospective student data management system. A key component of this role will be to create outreach and recruitment strategies that support Western's diversity, equity and inclusion goals. This position will be based in Bremerton or Poulsbo, with frequent local and regional travel. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Recruitment and Outreach (40%) + Create, implement and manage recruitment activities to meet overall goals for program growth + Establish and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with Olympic College, Peninsula College, other colleges and high schools in the region + Conduct outreach presentations to groups of all sizes to highlight Western's programs in the region + Travel, as needed, in the region to conduct outreach and recruitment activities to meet established goals + Collaborate with WWU admissions counselors to ensure consistent representation of all programs + Maintain a current and excellent working knowledge of all Peninsulas-based programs and general knowledge of Bellingham-based programs + Maintain excellent knowledge of WWU admission criteria for transfer students + Communicate the values of Western Washington University and the benefits of higher education to a wide and diverse range of prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and community groups with tact, diplomacy, and discretion + Coordinate and execute public speaking engagements at recruitment events such as high school and community college visits, college fairs, and on campus programs + Create, implement and maintain regular on-going campus-visitation programs for Peninsulas-based programs + Collaborate with academic units (colleges and departments) to ensure regularly updated program information is available for prospective students + Represent Peninsulas-based programs at recruiting events as able + Regularly review and analyze application and enrollment trends to identify best practices to meet enrollment goals for the Peninsulas + Create, and manage WWU Ambassador program for Poulsbo and Bremerton based programs, to include regular training for student ambassadors Data Management and Prospective Student Communication (40%) + Create, edit, and manage on-going prospective student communication using WWU's Slate or other partner college CRM + Proactively communicate with prospective students on application process, requirements, deadlines, financial aid and other important items + Regularly analyze data to determine number of prospective students and applicants by program at any given time + Meet established goals for timely communication with prospective students + Create reports for Senior Director Western Locations on applicant data + Design, implement and manage new student communication flow in Slate as needed, to highlight important dates, etc. to drive enrollment growth + Create new strategies for outreach and recruitment activities Administrative Duties (10%) + Ensure timely completion of travel reports for each recruitment related activity + Create and track recruitment event success using established metrics and KPIs + Participate as a member of the Western on the Peninsulas team, to include regular team meetings and engagement opportunities, conferences, training and professional development Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility Work (5%) + Demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment + Employ strategies for outreach and inclusion that support a diverse student body at Western + Contribute to the unit, OCE, and Western's work on diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility through conversations and professional development Other duties as assigned (5%) Required Qualifications + Bachelor's degree and three years of professional work experience + Demonstrated ability to meet goals in a challenging environment in the last 2 years + Proven success generating revenue or meeting other sales related goals + Demonstrated ability to take initiative + Previous experience working as a contributing member of a collaborative team + Demonstrated success managing time and work independently + Experience with public speaking + Excellent verbal and written communications skills + Demonstrated organizational skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously and successfully + Ability to work in person, on campus in Poulsbo or Bremerton up to 5 days per week when needed Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing, communication or related field + 2+ years' of full-time professional experience in a sales role + Familiarity with Slate, Salesforce, Hubspot or other CRM + Understanding of Lean methodologies and KPIs Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire. Please reach out toHR@wwu.eduif you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations. Salary Hiring range is $57,328 - $65,928/year depending on qualifications and experience. Through longevity position tops out at $74,528. Benefits Information Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-01/Benefits%20-%20Professional%20Staff.pdf) . Application Instructions A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required qualifications. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references. References will only be contacted if necessary, with notice provided beforehand. Closing Date NotesPriority review for applications received by August 5, 2025; position is open until filled Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.02-Prohibiting-Discrimination-Based-on-A-Protected-Class-Interim) andProhibiting Discrimination Based on Sex (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.04-Prohibiting-Discrimination-Based-on-Sex-Interim) . Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services (https://hr.wwu.edu/workplace-accommodation) , 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay). Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs atvpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at:Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (https://studentaffairs.wwu.edu/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report) . All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes asexual misconduct background check (https://hr.wwu.edu/sexual-misconduct-background-checks) . Job no: 502625 Advertised: Jul 22 2025 08:00 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: