Campus Visit & Events Coordinator
Position Details
Job ID # | 25-010 |
Department | Admissions |
Reports To | Assistant Director of Events & Operations |
Position Summary
As a collaborative member of an energetic, motivated, supportive, and responsive Admissions Team, the Campus Visit & Events Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the campus visit experience for prospective students as a part of the visits team. This person joins students in the process of discerning their immediate and longer-term steps by nurturing them towards God’s call for their lives. As a front-line representative of the Admissions department, this position professionally represents ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ through excellent customer service to prospective students, parents, influencers, and constituents. This is a full-time non-exempt position at 1.0 FTE.
Essential Functions
- Event planning for all campus visits (Northwest Fridays, Overnight Programs, Transfer Events, Nursing Info Sessions, Summer Open Houses, Virtual Events, & Admitted Student Days). Work with the visits team to assess the effectiveness of each visit and revise future events to create the best possible on-campus experience for prospective students.
- Organize individual visits for prospective students and their families, coordinating with multiple campus departments to personalize the visit experience to students’ needs. Plan and create hospitality initiatives for guests (beverages, refreshments) as well as safety precautions.
- Hire, train, and supervise current students for tours, events, and overnight stays in the residence halls.
- Responsible for curating and management of all front-end Admissions experiences including, but not limited to, host admission’s lobby, answer the main University and Admissions telephone line, email address, and online requests and direct as needed; return contacts as needed.
- Occasionally represent ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ at major events, including but not limited to, college fairs, high school visits, church visits, youth conferences and other university-promoted events.
- Assist with Admissions calendar management.
- Assist in management of Admission materials, general office responsibilities, and other work-related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Psychology, Business, Marketing, or related field.
- Previous experience in college admissions, event planning, or hospitality desirable.
- Must have (or have the proven ability to quickly develop) a thorough knowledge of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ, including the catalog, academic programs, scholarships, and financial aid process
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to provide attention to detail required.
- Willingness for occasional evening and weekend work.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis in sales skills.
- Computer skills very desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively, get along well with co-workers, and deal effectively and professionally with colleagues
- Demonstrate commitment to maintaining a safe work environment free of harassment, violence, and unlawful discrimination
- A valid driver’s license is required.
Working Environment
- Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting.
- Some weekend/evening work required.
- Travel, including overnight travel, may be required.
- Position works with strictly confidential information.
- Frequently required to be in front of a computer screen for long periods of time.
Physical Demands
- Position involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
- Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be able to convey detailed or important spoken instructions or information to others.
Compensation
Based on education and experience, the position has a hiring range of $19.23/hour to $20.31/hour plus excellent benefits.
Lifestyle Standards
Recognize, understand, and agree to live by the spiritual, moral, and ethical standards of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ, as outlined in the Employee Manual.
Application Procedure
Please submit your resume, a letter of interest describing your qualifications, and a completed application form to the Human Resources office. Applications are available online (www.northwestu.edu/jobs), or in the Human Resources Office of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ.
You may submit your package by mail or email.
ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 579
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
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Inquiries regarding staff positions may be made to:
Human Resources Office
ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ
5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-5749
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admissions and access to, employment, or treatment in its programs or activities. ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ is an "At Will" employer.