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Central Washington University CEPS Advisor - Outreach & Recruitment Specialist in Ellensburg, Washington
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a part-time CEPS Advisor - Outreach & Recruitment Specialist to join our College of Education and Professional Studies team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a part-time, campus-based, project position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $20,592 - $24,710.50 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: The Advisor-Outreach & Recruitment Specialist serves as the outreach recruiter for all CEPS programs through coordinating outreach activities that provide access, increased visibility of our programs, and intentional service to underrepresented prospective students in line with our value of equity and belonging. This person is responsible for initial transfer advisement and representing every facet of CEPS's many programs and supporting marketing efforts that promote the programs. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university. Job Duties - Advise students, both undergraduate and graduate, regarding their programs and specializations, and progress to graduation. - Advise students on the process of transferring to CWU as an undergrad or a graduate student and, when necessary, help them with the credit transfer process. - Represent CEPS at career fairs, college transfer fairs, education fairs at organizations, tabling events etc. Provide 1:1 advising as requested at these events. - Present to potential groups of students at various community and technical colleges and organizations for the purpose of recruiting students interested in CEPS programs. - Provide individual and group advising through the college or at events to help students plan their transfer to CWU. - Represent the College at business, community, career centers, and special events with groups and individuals. - Coordinate with CWU high school advising/recruitment team to present the college programs to high school audiences. - Assess student plans and advise them on course selection and plans for degree completion. - Directly work with students and advocate on their behalf with the colleges and programs. - Prepare and c