Western Washington UniversityExecutive Director of Admissions Western Washington UniversityExecutive Director of AdmissionsBellingham, WA$137,968–$158,664 / yearDuties / Responsibilities: Leadership of Recruitment and Admissions- 40% + Practices sound modeling, assessment, and strategic planning to support the university's vision, mission, and strategic goals; + In collaboration with university partners, builds recruitment plans, develops timelines, and executes admissions and recruitment plans; + Stays current with national and regional trends in university admissions and in high schools; + Serves as a key contributor to enrollment management planning for the university; + Develops strategies and plans to recruit new students in a changing enrollment landscape, with attention to changes in high school graduation volumes, community college enrollment levels, and shifts in student demographics and geography, among other factors; + Researches industry practices and implements procedures consistent with best practices; + Reviews applications for admission-often providing decisions on the most complex files; + Oversees the design of processes to ensure the clear, efficient tracking of application review from beginning to end; + Serves as the final authority on appeals of admission and scholarship decisions; + Works with Enrollment Management and others to establish the scholarship model for recruitment; + Identifies and implements effective awarding strategies for Admissions scholarships and tuition waivers in collaboration with the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Admissions and Financial Aid colleagues; + Collaborates with Enrollment Management colleagues in aligning the work of the Admissions Office in supporting campus enrollment goals, including increasing access and diversity; + Researches, assesses, and prioritizes the university's positioning on College Search platforms; and + Guides and provides expertise in the development of communications strategies for admissions and as a part of enrollment management efforts (print, media, and web content), ensuring that they are clear, accessible, inclusive, and represent the university well. Reporting and Data Analysis - 15% + Approves all reporting on admissions to external organizations and/or national surveys prior to submission; + Compiles and distributes year-end reports on trends and patterns in recruitment as well as outcomes; + Leads annual assessment and strategic planning efforts for the office; + Develops strategies to track key performance indicators through the admissions cycle; + Anticipates problems where data/trends provide indications of issues and develops mitigation plans; + Routinely reports on progress to goals and on admissions activities to the Vice Provost and others; + Prepares reports for leadership, Board of Trustees, high schools, community partners, and others; + Analyzes data for long range and short range planning; + Understands and utilizes systems effectively to optimize the work of the team; + Analyzes data to determine effectiveness of outreach and marketing efforts and makes informed adjustments; and + Formulates and applies research in developing admissions policies and procedures that promote recruitment, retention, and student success.
Whatcom Community CollegeNewOutreach Coordinator Whatcom Community CollegeOutreach CoordinatorBELLINGHAM, WA$51,000–$51,000 / yearFull timeIdentifies, recommends, and conducts outreach strategies to support diverse prospective student populations in Whatcom County and connects students and their support networks with information regarding admissions processes, financial aid, enrollment steps, and campus resources. Assists prospective students with admissions and enrollment processes, including application completion, responding to inquiries by phone, mail, email, virtual, and in-person services, while maintaining FERPA compliance and the privacy and accuracy of student records.
Whatcom Community CollegeCareer & Academic Advisor, Running Start Whatcom Community CollegeCareer & Academic Advisor, Running StartBELLINGHAM, WA$55,498–$55,498 / yearFull timeThe Advisor for Running Start supports high school students participating in Washington State's dual enrollment program, which allows them to earn college credit tuition-free while completing high school requirements. Assists students with academic planning, career exploration, and transfer pathway development, while identifying barriers to success and connecting students with appropriate academic, financial, and social support services.
Western Washington UniversityRetention Specialist, La Plaza Western Washington UniversityRetention Specialist, La PlazaBellingham, WA$63,206–$72,686 / yearOther Duties as Assigned (5%): + Participate in division and university committees and initiatives as assigned by the Director of the Office of Multicultural Student Services + Participate in regular professional development regarding community, accessibility, and intercultural engagement + Support the management of the Ethnic Student Center programs and front-desk with other professional staff Required Qualifications + Master's degree and one year of relevant work experience in student affairs, student services, or higher education, or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant work experience in student affairs, student services, or higher education, or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience. The Retention Specialist for La Plaza is a key retention agent at Western centering Latine students and that develops and creates bridges to academic and co-curricular resources, advises and supports students with culturally-appropriate and inclusive services, and supports the holistic wellbeing and thriving of Western Washington University (WWU) students through co-curricular programming, supportive advising and counseling, and referrals to other university and community resources.
Western Washington UniversityDirector of Academic Technology & User Services (ATUS) Western Washington UniversityDirector of Academic Technology & User Services (ATUS)Bellingham, WA$131,399–$151,109 / yearRequired Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree + Five years of progressive management experience in supporting customer-focused technology services and direct reports, within a large, complex organization + Demonstrated ability to advance the application of technology to enhance ITS operations using a solutions-based mindset + Proven organizational, fiscal management, staff development and supervisory skills + Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with technology users in a diverse environment + Superior oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications + Master's Degree and seven years or more leading a technology support organization in higher education + Demonstrated experience managing IT Service Management tools, specifically Atlassian's Jira + Experience teaching instructional technology within higher education in the classroom and online + Enterprise project or portfolio management experience + Demonstrated ability to articulate an informed, nuanced vision for the application of innovative technologies like generative and agentic AI in an education setting 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. Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Bellingham, WA Categories: Business and Financial Affairs Position TitleDirector of Academic Technology & User Services (ATUS) 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.