Admissions Event Coordinator

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University, established in 1837, was the first institution of higher education in West Virginia. We are a dynamic, inclusive, student-centered community that cultivates scholarly exploration, experiential learning, creative expression, and global citizenship.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for an Admissions Event Coordinator.  The Admissions Event Coordinator position is responsible for aiding in the recruitment of students for West Liberty University through the campus visitation program.  This position will facilitate, coordinate, and provide complete oversight for all aspects of the campus visit experience for students, parents, and group visits. This position is responsible for hiring and managing students in the ambassador program.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Coordinates personalized student and student group events, tours, and campus visits.
• Supervises the WLU Student Ambassador program.
• Plans, coordinates, and participates in all Admission events.
• Utilizes the CRM system to track event participation, as well as drive ongoing communication and upcoming event information and registration details.
• Assists with day-to-day operations of the Admissions department as needed.

Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• At least 1 year of working experience in a related field is required.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Recruiting and/or marketing experience preferred
• Knowledge of Higher Education and Admissions preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Database/CRM, Banner experience preferred
• Ability to work evening and weekend events as necessary, required

Why you should apply:  

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays.  Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.  

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@westliberty.edu. 

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.