Director of Admissions

Description

Recruitment Period: 10/20/2025 - Until Filled

Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$67,200-Annual Maximum Salary-$107,500

Hiring Rate: $32.31- $41.97

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.

General Summary:

The Director of Admissions develops and leads the graduate student admission and recruitment efforts, including training, communications, events, short and long-range planning, supervision, policy review, data analysis, and compliance. The director collaborates with the VP and AVP for Enrollment Management and the Marketing and Communications staff to develop strategies for use of website, digital advertising, social media marketing, and recruitment material and messaging. Leads in developing and implementing annual recruitment plans.   

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads the admission process by managing, evaluating, reporting, and planning to meet University goals.

• Develops and implements comprehensive data-informed recruitment strategies for graduate programs in conjunction with marketing and academic schools/colleges which includes but is not limited to the following components: targeted & customized email communication, outreach, pipeline cultivation, use of the web and other emerging social and digital technologies, and internal and external promotional events.

• Assesses admissions and recruitment activities, and processes and procedures for effectiveness and alignment with the University mission. Ensures the Offices of Admissions and Recruitment are in compliance; makes regulatory and programmatic changes if needed; and approves operating procedures and software system updates.

• Supervises admission and recruitment personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and enforcement of policy and procedures; contributes to managing recruitment budget.

• Represents PNWU at recruitment and outreach events, locally, regionally, and nationally. Advises and counsels academic programs, staff, and prospective students on admission guidelines and requirements. 

• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, conferences, and training.

• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need. 

Requirements

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree

• Preferred:  Master's Degree

Experience:

• Required: 4-6 years

• Preferred: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in enrollment management, admissions, recruitment, or a related area within a higher education setting. Demonstrating success in achieving and exceeding enrollment goals in achieving and exceeding enrollment goals

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Skill in effective communication (both written and oral); skill in independent data-informed decision making; skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another; skill in problem solving, interpreting data, identifying trends, and applying insights; skill in public speaking; skill in supervision, team leadership, management, and staff development, with a track record of building a high-performing and collaborative team; knowledge of marketing principles, best practices, and techniques relevant to student recruitment; knowledge of customer service principles and practices; knowledge of database systems such as Slate, Colleague, or other student information systems; knowledge of event planning, processes, and techniques; ability to travel to other cities and states, a valid driver’s license, and real ID for air travel; and ability to develop and execute strategic recruitment and admissions plans. 

To ensure full consideration submit:

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position

• Detailed curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three professional references

The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.

Salary : $67,200 - $107,500