"Graduate Admissions Coordinator"

Graduate Admissions Coordinator

Recruitment #: S2568

Review Date: Open | Open until filled

Department: Admissions/Academic Affairs

Salary Rate: $43,392 - $51,050

About Western Oregon University:

Western Oregon University is a regional public, mid-sized university – committed to changing lives, strengthening communities and transforming our world. Located in Monmouth, the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley, WOU is about 20 minutes from Salem,the state’s capital and about 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub.

Western is one of Oregon’s oldest public institutions of higher education and was incorporated into the state system as a teacher training institution in 1882. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in arts and sciences, education and professional areas. It’s known for small class sizes, a focus on sustainability and a diverse liberal arts education in a student-centered environment. Western is a Hispanic Serving institution, with over 40% of undergraduates being students of color.

Position Summary:

The Graduate Admissions Coordinator plays a central role in managing and advancing the graduate admissions process at Western Oregon University (WOU). This position serves as a bridge between prospective students, faculty, and campus partners to ensure a seamless, student-centered admissions experience. The coordinator supports graduate enrollment goals through strategic outreach, marketing, and communication efforts that highlight WOU’s diverse graduate offerings and engage prospective students through one-on-one meetings (in person and virtual), fairs, partnerships, and events on and off campus. In addition to managing application workflows and working within the unit’s CRM, the coordinator collaborates with academic departments to communicate program opportunities, promote events, and guide students from inquiry to enrollment.

[Click here](https://cdn.wou.edu/hr/files/2025/10/S2568-Position-Description.pdf) for the complete position description which includes knowledge areas and preferred qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

Please ensure your application materials clearly demonstrate how you meet the following:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Driver’s license
• 1-2 Years of Recruitment and/or Marketing experience
• Effective Communication
• Exceptional Customer Service
• Strategic Problem Solving
• Meticulous Attention to Detail
• Confident Public Speaking

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please upload the following required materials within the application portal.

Applications missing any of the required documents will not move forward for consideration. Please include only the materials listed below:

1. WOU Employment Application form [available here](https://www2.wou.edu/nora/hr.empapp_main.p_unclassified_app_start) - unclassified/faculty
2. Cover Letter that outlines your qualifications and how they align with the position
3. Resume/CV
4. Unofficial transcripts for your highest degree earned
5. Complete and submit the Reference Check form, [available here](https://cdn.wou.edu/hr/files/2025/03/REF-Check-Form-FILLABLE.pdf) along with your application

Background/Education Check:

A criminal background check will be completed as a condition of employment. Education checks are processed for positions requiring a formal degree as a minimum requirement.

Benefits:

Western Oregon University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees which includes 95% premium paid healthcare, a generous retirement and vacation package, and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. http://www.wou.edu/hr/benefits/