Admissions Counselor | WSU Tri Cities

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 1, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1149-YN_ADMINPRO - Admissions Counselor

Business Title:

Admissions Counselor | WSU Tri Cities

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU Tri-Cities) is searching for a full-time Admissions Counselor to join the Office of Admissions.

The Admissions Counselor position is responsible for developing, expanding and strengthening key relationships with education leaders in the assigned area to enable Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU Tri-Cities) to meet enrollment goals. Additional responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: working with the campus Director of Admissions on the development and implementation of a strategic recruitment plan; coordinating recruitment efforts with other admissions counselors as assigned by the campus Director of Admissions; participating in high school college/career fairs, community college tours, national college/career fairs, career nights, and community college advising; establishing and maintaining relationships and contacts with high school and community college counselors, teachers, other school administrators, local alumni and community; coordinating efforts with schools on targeted recruitment goals; and performing other duties as assigned.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

• 65% Student Recruitment

• 15% Student Advising

• 15% Strategic Planning

• 5% Other Duties

Additional Information:

Last Day Applications Will Be Accepted: September 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm.

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

This position works on-site at the WSU Tri-Cities campus, in Richland, WA.

Monthly Salary: $4,050.92 - $5,384.75 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of experience directly related to student services. A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, to different audiences.

• Demonstrated excellent presentation abilities.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills including the ability to plan and implement programming.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a remote setting.

• Ability to have or obtain at the time of hire, a valid unrestricted driver’s license.

• Ability to travel and to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• Knowledge of student recruitment and college admissions.

• Knowledge of admissions procedures, academic programs, financial aid and scholarships and a broad base of knowledge regarding Washi