Admissions & Outreach Specialist

Admissions & Outreach Specialist

Summary: As our Admissions & Outreach Specialist, you'll guide prospective students through the admissions process, build strong partnerships with local schools and organizations, and create engaging recruitment experiences that inspire educational success. If you thrive on connecting with people, organizing dynamic outreach efforts, and helping others achieve their goals, this is an opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Salary: $68,724

Position Duties & Responsibilities

The Admissions and Outreach Specialist under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Student Diversity, Outreach and Retention the Admissions & Outreach Specialist will serve as a generalist for the department with an emphasis on supporting admissions, transcript evaluation, outreach and recruitment efforts.

• Communicates and meets with prospective and enrolled students to answer questions and provide information on admission requirements, academic programs, and general expectations
• Maintains contact with prospective students to inform them of application status and to communicate deadlines for submitting any additional documents
• Tracks student participation from application to enrollment by using college data tracking systems
• Provides specific information to prospective and enrolled students on selective admissions academic programs requiring specific prerequisites, test scores, and/or other requirements (i.e. Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Radiologic Technology, etc.)
• Upon request, provides review of student applications materials prior to application deadline to promote complete applications
• Conducts thorough and timely audit of selective admissions applications and supporting documents for specific programs to ensure proper completion and submission in compliance with program enrollment requirements
• Assists with receipt and evaluation of transcripts, test score reports and other educational records
• Works closely with high school counselors and community partners to promote a pathway to higher education, delivers information specific to BTC, and collaborates to guide students through admission steps
• Develops, coordinates and delivers in-person and virtual recruitment and outreach programs including information sessions, campus tours, and related recruitment efforts
• Directs the work of Student Ambassadors to participate in recruitment activities
• Engage in learning about issues that impact access to and persistence in higher education of students from underrepresented populations
• Assesses effectiveness of recruitment tools and events
• Attend meetings on and off campus, as scheduled
• Travel for outreach and recruitment activities
• Perform duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills for internal users and collaboration with external partners
• Proficient in writing documentation, either independently or using collaborative tools
• Knowledge of marketing and recruitment techniques
• Excellent customer services, coaching, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Accuracy in information delivery; maintain confidential information
• Detailed oriented; gather and analyze information
• Work alongside individuals of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities in an inclusive and participatory manner
• Facilitate and conduct workshops, seminars and presentations;
• Work with various software packages including Microsoft Office 365 and database management
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands;
• Adapt readily to new challenges, processes and job responsibilities
• Possess strong analytic and problem-solving capabilities
• Display integrity and act with discretion by accessing individual or institutional information for a stated business purpose
• Work independently and on a flexible schedule
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as ability to use data systems
• Proficient in project management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to pass a Washington State background check
• Bachelor's (B.A.) degree from an accredited institution

AND

• At least two (2) years of full-time experience in admissions, recruitment, event planning, sales, academic/career advising, or a related field

OR

• Associates (A.A.) degree from an accredited institution

AND

• At least four years of full-time experience in in admissions, recruitment, event planning, sales, academic/career advising, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to support the success of individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varied academic abilities and social identities
• Experience with computer software and apps to create written communications and presentations
• Ability to travel regularly to off campus events and activities throughout Washington State

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multilingual with fluency to speak another language(s)
• Experience working in higher education and/or career and technical education
• Experience in admissions, outreach, student advising, educational planning and/or career services in a technical/community or other college setting
• Workshop, seminar, presentation, facilitator, or teaching experience

Physical Work Environment:

• Typical office environment
• Infrequently lifting and carrying outreach materials, folding tables, and a pop-up tent; infrequently twisting or bending at the waist or reaching overhead
• Frequently traveling between buildings on campus, to other campuses and high schools in Whatcom, Island and/or Skagit Counties
• Frequently listening to and talking with students, faculty and other staff members either in person or by telephone
• Frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a computer display, keyboard, and mouse

Supplemental Information

Compensation, Work Schedule and Benefits:

Salary: $68,724

Benefits:

• 8 hours per month of sick leave
• 16 starting at hours per month of vacation leave
• 24 hours of personal leave per calendar year
• 12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year

Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including selecting one of:

• 6 medical options
• 3 dental plan options
• 3 vision plan options Include:
• life insurance
• long-term disability

Retirement benefits package including one of:

• TIAA Stare Board Retirement Plan (SBRP)
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3 Two voluntary investment (not matched) programs
• TIAA (403b)
• State Deferred Compensation (457) plan

Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in:

• Medical Flexible Spending plan
• Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Up to 21 days of military leave
• Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave
• Paid civil/jury duty
• Bereavement leave
• Ability to participate in a shared leave program

Application Procedures and Deadline:

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at and received by 5 p.m. on July 15, 2026, for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled.

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