Associate Director of Admission

one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Director of Admission Recruitment, the Associate Director is based in the greater Seattle metropolitan area and provides a sustained, high-touch admission recruitment presence in Whitman College's largest recruitment market. The Associate Director evaluates all recruitment opportunities in Western Washington, covering many recruitment events personally, and working with the rest of the admission recruitment team to ensure coverage when needed. In addition to visiting high schools, attending college fairs, interviewing students, and meeting with families, the Associate Director maintains proactive communication with interested students and families. They also work closely with both school-based and independent counselors in the greater Seattle area to raise awareness of and interest in the College. The Associate Director oversees programs that support admission recruitment, including leading initiatives of significant strategic importance to the Office of Admission. The Associate Director will also represent the Office of Admission independently in meetings with campus-based and other key constituencies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Student Recruitment (60%)

• 12-16 weeks of recruitment, primarily in the greater Seattle area, including high school presentations, prospective student interviews, community-based organization visits, and college fairs.
• Coordinate support of constituencies (e.g., alumni, current parents, current students) in greater Seattle.
• Present information sessions about Whitman College and the college admission process.
• Maintain contact with prospective students and families by phone, email, text messaging, and handwritten communications.

Selection (20%)

• Review applications, make recommendations on admissibility of candidates, and participate on the Admission Committee.
• Oversee the application review process and chair admission subcommittees for areas of oversight (e.g., Athletics, International, Talent Scholarships).

Project Leadership (10%)

• Oversee major projects and processes independently or with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Represent the Office of Admission independently in meetings with other campuses and other constituencies.
• Coordinate programs as assigned by the Director of Admission Recruitment.

Evolving Responsibilities (10%)

• Center diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism as guiding principles when approaching recruitment work.
• Contribute to additional initiatives as needed, adapting to evolving priorities and organizational needs.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current on admission best practices, applying new knowledge to enhance admission recruitment efforts.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must be able to explain and/or demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Specifically,

• Ability to articulate the value of higher education and a liberal arts college experience.
• Strong understanding of the Greater Seattle area, especially the high school landscape and the trends among college-going students and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and utilize data to inform decision-making and creative problem solving.
• Sufficient knowledge of higher education administration to represent the Office of Admission independently in meetings with other campus constituencies.
• Strong technical skills, including experience with a customer relationship management (CRM) system.
• Team player with the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and lead others through evolving challenges to achieve goals.
• Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with travel and ability to work with people from a range of geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Outstanding listener with strong relational skills.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to actively and positively contribute to the College's core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and access.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of experience in admission or enrollment management in higher education or transferrable skills from the corporate or non-profit sectors.
• 2+ years of experience working with high school students in the greater Seattle area.
• A valid driver's license and meet one of the following criteria: be at least 18 years old with 2 years of driving experience and complete a driver improvement course, OR be at least 19 with 3 years of experience and successfully pass a motor vehicle report (MVR) check.
• OR a combination of relevant education, training and experience.

Whitman College values diverse pathways to acquiring skills and knowledge and encourages applicants to demonstrate how their background aligns with the role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree in a field that provides a solid foundation for higher education administration, management, data analysis, business processes, or related fields.
• Experience working with the Technolutions Slate CRM.

Please note that while the description details both required and preferred qualifications, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is primarily performed at home, with frequent day travel in the Greater Seattle area.
• Occasional travel to Whitman's campus in Walla Walla for recruitment events or to other recruitment territories as needed.
• The nature of college admission recruitment is deadline-driven, requires a high level of responsiveness, and involves making difficult decisions.
• Occasional evening and weekend work is required, primarily related to travel and on-campus recruitment events.

BENEFITS

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits program that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Benefit offerings and eligibility described reflect current offerings and may be subject to change in accordance with College policies and plan documents. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances.

Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage.

403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met.

Paid Time Off: 20 accrued vacation days, 12 accrued sick days, 13 paid holidays.

Tuition Remission - Dependent Children

Employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester.

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance for eligible employees.

Learn more about benefits eligibility here.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR JOB CANDIDATES

Contact Human Resources regarding requests for disability accommodation in the employment application process.

APPLICATION REVIEW

Application review will begin on March 2, and continue until the position is filled.

START DATE

July 1, 2026