About Job
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
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.
Office of Academic and Student Affairs
Department Name
Office of Admissions
Location:
Richland, WA 99354
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type
Full time
Position Term
12 Month
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.
More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/
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
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.
- 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 Washington State University.
- Experience working in education or with high school and/or college students.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, prospect software (CRM) and enterprise systems.
Office of Academic and Student Affairs
Department Name
Office of Admissions
Location:
Richland, WA 99354
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type
Full time
Position Term
12 Month
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.
More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/
Professional Field
Counseling
Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare FieldPatient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Practice Specifics
Settings
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Home Health/In-home
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