Recruitment and Admission Specialist Job Listing at Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA (Job ID 15821)

Description

Position Summary  

The Recruitment and Admission Specialist reports to the Associate Director of Outreach and Recruitment and plays a key role in this mission by engaging in community outreach efforts to guide prospective students in selecting or clarifying a major or program of study. The position helps organize outreach events such as college fairs, high school visits, and other community engagements; conducts information sessions and campus tours; and supports internal outreach for bachelor's programs within the college. 

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule  

Position Salary Range: $72,488/year - $101,483/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hire starts no higher than $79,737/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule. 

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position may be eligible for overtime under the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Positions with salaries below the WA State Salary Threshold is eligible for overtime pay.

About The College  

Bellevue College is a vibrant, student-centered institution located just 10 miles east of Seattle. Serving one of the most diverse student populations in Washington - we are proud to reflect the global community we serve.

As an employer, Bellevue College is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. We believe that our faculty and staff are essential partners in fulfilling our mission, and we prioritize professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do. Employees at Bellevue College benefit from opportunities to expand their skills, contribute to meaningful work that changes lives, and engage in a community that is deeply committed to inclusion.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive, and where the contributions of every employee help shape both the success of our students and the vitality of the region. At Bellevue College, you will find a community that supports your goals, values your voice, and celebrates your impact.

For more about Bellevue College's impact, visit Facts at a Glance.

About the Department  

Guided by Bellevue College's mission to remove barriers, innovate boldly, and promote lifelong transformation, the Welcome Center and Outreach and Recruitment work in close partnership to support prospective students from first engagement through registration. Together, the department provides inclusive outreach, personalized guidance, and clear pathways to enrollment that empower students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to begin and sustain their educational journey in an evolving world. 

Essential Functions  

Outreach and Recruitment

• Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned recruitment events, including campus tours, open houses, and admitted student days. Serve as the lead for assigned events and collaborate with the Associate Director of Outreach and Recruitment on larger recruitment initiatives to support enrollment goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, community-based organizations, K-12 schools, community colleges, and employers to advance recruitment efforts and build sustainable enrollment pipelines.  
• In collaboration with the Associate Director of Outreach & Recruitment, contribute to enrollment strategies, annual recruitment plans, and outreach activities targeting diverse and underserved populations.  
• Coordinate outreach activities and collaborate with internal and external partners to advance articulation agreement discussions, dual enrollment initiatives, and pipeline program development.
• Provide prospective students with entry guidance on the admissions process, financial literacy, academic preparation, and first-quarter enrollment planning, and make referrals for additional student support as needed.  
• Assist students through all steps of the college's entry process, including applying, accessing resources, and enrolling, and help identify pathways aligned with their educational and life goals.  
• Document and maintain prospective student contact information in CRM and other software systems as appropriate.  
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, the Marketing and Communications department, and external partners to execute events and support onboarding initiatives. Respond promptly to phone, email, and mail inquiries from the community and prospective students. 

Campus-wide Events and Activities 

• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate assigned on-campus events, campus tours, information sessions, and recruitment programming to showcase Bellevue College's educational opportunities to prospective students, high schools, and community-based organizations.  
• Coordinate and provide campus tours.  
• Maintain accurate and timely records of assigned outreach activities, events, and partnerships within the department's centralized outreach tracking system, including workforce education, community engagement, continuing education, military outreach, and other recruitment initiatives.
• Assist with developing/planning career conferences, open houses, and other on-campus outreach activities.  
• Assist with campus-wide guided pathways, equity/diversity/inclusion efforts, and other campus initiatives.  
• Utilize Welcome Center, student ambassadors for tours, campus outreach events and admission sessions.  
• Serve on campus committees as requested/approved by Director.

Bachelor and Selective Admission Program Recruitment 

• Collaborate with program chairs and academic deans on targeted recruitment strategies  
• Promote selective admission programs through events and outreach activities  
• Coordinate with the Associate Director of Outreach and Recruitment, recruitment team members, and campus partners to ensure consistent messaging and accurate information is communicated to prospective students.
• Access and utilize recruitment data and reports in TargetX and the department¿s master outreach tracking system to inform outreach activities and support recruitment efforts.
• Coordinate internal and external recruitment pipelines in collaboration with key campus partners¿including Advising, Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, academic departments, along with K¿12 school districts to support student recruitment and enrollment pathways.
• Conduct targeted outreach to current students nearing eligibility for selective admissions programs to support timely engagement and transition into bachelor¿s degree pathways.

Community Strategic Partnerships

• Maintain partnerships with K¿12 school districts and external partners and coordinate application and registration workshops to support student recruitment and enrollment opportunities.
• Attend partnership meetings as requested.  
• Maintain partnerships with public agencies and private organizations serving dislocated workers, including DSHS, Employment Security/WorkSource partners, Seattle-King and Snohomish County Workforce Development Council, Private Industry Councils, etc.  
• Organize and present workshops and develop other support services tailored to meet the unique needs of the Workforce Education population, in collaboration with industry partners, community organizations, and other external stakeholders. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. Experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.  
• Minimum of two (2) years of customer service experience in a professional office or education environment.  
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience supporting diverse populations, low-income clients, populations with significant barriers to higher education, employment and/or dislocated workers.
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environment with diverse employees and student/customer groups.  
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills in collaboration, team participation, creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, and group planning.  
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.  
• Demonstrated ability to use computers for data entry, web applications, searching the internet, and troubleshooting basic computer issues.  
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain student satisfaction and relationships with academic departments and services offered.  
• Effective communication skills, including experience presenting information to large and small audiences in a variety of settings. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Three (3) years of demonstrated experience advising students in a community college setting or relaying information related to university transfer, admissions process, policies, articulations, and requirements.  
• Demonstrated experience using multiple modalities and Universal Design principles in one-on-one and group advising settings.  
• Demonstrated experience using degree audit systems and performing unofficial transcript reviews.  
• Demonstrated experience presenting and leading advising related workshops to students, college staff, and faculty.  
• Experience working within an integrated academic and career advising department or system; ability to articulate the relationship between college major and career exploration. 

Conditions of Employment  

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties. 

Other Information  

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply  

Applications received by 08/02/2026 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. 

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:   

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Complete Job Questionnaires 

Contact: 

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at jobs@bellevuecollege.edu. 

EEO Statement  

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu .

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