Coordinator, Outreach & Recruitment

Kirkland, WA, United States

Salary: $5,836.00 Monthly

Location : Kirkland, WA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 24E040

Department: Student Services

Divison: Recruitment & Outreach

Opening Date: 06/20/2024

Closing Date: 7/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers , , and in , including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.

Learn more about LWTech's Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Themes

LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the .

Summary of Position:

LWTech is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and equity minded individual to serve as one of the primary recruiters for the college. The position is responsible for recruitment of all LWTech programs of study. This position works collaboratively with faculty and staff, including other recruitment and admission confused positions in a variety of offices on campus. The Coordinator will develop strategies to recruit underrepresented students, increase overall student enrollment, and represent the college in collaborative relationships with public agencies and private organizations in addition to key stakeholders on campus. The selected individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekend. This is an exempt position that works under general and infrequent supervision, reporting to the Director of Outreach, Recruitment, & Intake.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Develop and implement an annual comprehensive outreach and recruitment plan in partnership with other key stakeholders

Create and build relationships with employers, schools, organizations and LWTech faculty and staff to identify prospective students

Attend and represent LWTech at recruiting/employment events and workshops, as well as industry councils, events and other events where recruitment could occur

Provide information for prospective students regarding professional-technical and academic courses, admissions procedures, financial aid deadlines, support services, and related college information

Conduct campus tours for prospective students, high school groups, and others

Promptly respond to the needs and concerns of prospective students, their support networks, outside agencies, and others via email, phone, in person, and other means.

Recruit students regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, disability status, veteran status, and other traditionally underrepresented backgrounds

Develop and conduct workshops and activities that encourage prospective students

Collaborate through regular communication with faculty and deans about program changes, details, student progression, and issues

Identify opportunities for collaboration and support of LWTech and employer interests (e.g. identifying instructors, advisory group members, training needs, etc.)

Assist in the marketing and promotion of LWTech and its programs

Track prospective student data in Radius, LWTech's CRM database

Create reports regarding prospective student data to develop strategic recruitment strategies

Identify and document student tracking methods to determine yield rates from various outreach activities; develop and maintain office procedures to assure program integrity; coordinate with other departments to track outcomes.

Prepare reports for internal and external sources

Participate in appropriate on-campus committees and task forces related to outreach and recruiting activities

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Sufficient combination of education, work, and lived experience to demonstrate ability to meet the following expectations (generally, competitive candidates will have an associate degree or higher and one or more years of related experience): Utilize outreach and recruitment strategies to meet enrollment goals

Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software

Present effectively to diverse groups, both large and small

Create and maintain systems for tracking and reporting

Effectively work with individuals of varied ethnicity, ages, educational backgrounds, and abilities

Confident and professional written and verbal communication abilities and experience

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team or independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office for email, scheduling and calendar management, creation and editing of documents, presentations, and spreadsheets

Proficiency in Zoom, Teams, or other video conferencing software to provide virtual/remote services

Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for regional travel

Ability to work some early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required

Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are Multilingua

Preferred qualification: One or more years work experience in higher education setting

Experience as a student or employee at a WA community or technical college

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Compensation & Work Schedule

Salary is $5,836 per month. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. Typically, office hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. This position offers flexible hours and hybrid schedule. This is subject to change based on the institution and division requirements. Evening and weekend hours may be required for outreach & recruitment events, which typically take place on/off campus within a 50 mile radius

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment and vacation accrues at 25 days per year. We also offer 13 paid holidays and 4 paid personal days effective upon employment. Full time, exempt employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced childcare costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit:

Required Online Application Materials Online application

Current resume

Cover letter

Contact information for three(3) professional references

Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process

Conditions of Employment Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment

Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation

LWTech follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

Ability to operate office equipment

Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials

Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Eligibility Verification If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work

EEO Statement Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in is programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to Meena Park, Vice President of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.

Jeanne Clery Statement

Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. LWTech's Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online at .

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the LWTech Safety Department located in the East Building at 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034.

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment and vacation accrues at 25 days per year. We also offer 13 paid holidays and 4 paid personal days effective upon employment. Full time, exempt employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced child care costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit:

01

What is your highest level of education? High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Earned doctorate

02

Please indicate the areas in which you can demonstrate proficiency in (check all that apply): Facilitating large group presentations

Facilitating small group presentations

Effectively working with individuals of varied ethnicity, ages, educational backgrounds, and abilities

Building and maintaining rapport quickly with prospective students/customers/clients

Creating or maintaining systems for tracking and reporting

Confident and professional written and verbal communication abilities and experience

Superior ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently

03

Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for regional travel? Yes

No

04

Please indicate the software applications in which you can demonstrate experience (check all that apply) Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Publisher

Word

Hobson's Starfish

HP3000/SMS

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Radius by Campus Management (CRM)

Mongoose / Cadence Texting for Higher Ed

ctcLink / PeopleSoft

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Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences demonstrate your commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

06

Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation? Yes

No

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Acknowledgement of required application materials.

An LWTech application packet must contain a complete application (including education & employment history), resume, and cover letter. Please ensure your application is complete and that you attach your resume and letter before moving forward with this submission. I acknowledge that if my application packet - including a complete application, resume, and cover letter - is incomplete, LWTech will not consider me for this position.

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