Notice Date
April 30, 2008
Closing Date
Subject to immediate closure
Salary
A20; FT; Exempt; Salary, DOE + excellent benefits package
Work Schedule
FT; Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
*Will include some evenings and weekends
General Description
Responsible for managing recruitment efforts in a geographic territory, including public speaking engagements, travel to college recruitment events, communication with prospective students, reviewing application files, financial aid counseling, and managing special projects.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Articulate the university message to prospective students, families, high school counselors, community college personnel, alumni, pastors, and community members.
- Develop and implement a recruitment plan for an assigned geographic territory.
- Meet with prospective students and their families during campus visits.
- Communicate with prospective students throughout the recruitment and application process, including extensive correspondence via the phone and e-mail.
- Generate and review admission applications.
- Represent the university at a variety of functions, including college fairs, high school visits, receptions, and community events.
- Plan and implement six to ten weeks of travel in the fall and winter months; weekend and evening work required.
- Manage selected student recruitment programs and special projects as assigned by the Director of Admission.
- Financial aid counseling and advising.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and initiative. Attention to detail is a must.
- Sound appreciation for the values of a comprehensive university education with a Christian liberal arts heritage.
- Excellent judgment, communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Sensitivity to the concerns and needs of diverse student populations.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Valid Driver’s License (Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 2yrs).
- Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check, pass PLU’s internal Driver’s Certification Training, and provide an original copy of their Driving Record (5yr Employment Abstract).
Preferred Qualifications
- Spanish language proficiency.
Application Procedure
Submit university application, cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
PH: (253) 535-7185
Fax: (253) 535-8431
humr@plu.edu
Download the University application or to request one, please call (253) 535-7185.
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive institution with
an enrollment of approximately 3600, including international students
from two dozen countries. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely
scenic region, the university's campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in
suburban Tacoma, Washington. As a "New American College," PLU accents
integration between its liberal arts program and professional degrees
in the arts, business, education, nursing, and physical education, and
embraces its primary mission of educating students for lives of
thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy
and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). The University is committed to diversity, endorses the
goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seeks
applications from women and persons of color.
