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College of Western Idaho is hiring an Admissions Counselor. The role serves as the college’s recruiter and ambassador across the Treasure Valley, combining community outreach, event coordination, and one-on-one support to help prospective students work through admissions, onboarding, and college resources. The counselor reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment and partners with the Admissions, One Stop, and Enrollment & Student Services teams.

Highlights

Build recruitment pipelines by cultivating partnerships with high schools, community organizations, and workforce agencies, and representing CWI at high school visits, college fairs, and community events.
Travel throughout an assigned recruitment territory to promote CWI programs and support enrollment initiatives, including occasional evening, weekend, and overnight activities.
Conduct one-on-one admissions appointments, campus tours, classroom presentations, and workshops for students and families.
Advise students on admissions requirements, academic programs, financial aid processes, and transfer pathways, and follow up with referrals to campus services during admissions, onboarding, and orientation.
Coordinate campus visits, open houses, and orientations, handling scheduling, logistics, and the setup of recruitment materials, displays, and event equipment.
Record student interactions, appointments, and outreach in CRM and student information systems, and assist with reporting on recruitment results.
Associate degree plus 1-3 years of experience in a community college setting, preferably in dual credit, registrar, admissions, student enrichment, or financial aid.
Strong technical skills with database systems, presentation software, and Microsoft Office, along with cross-cultural interpersonal, writing, and public speaking skills.
Preferred experience with Ellucian Colleague or another major ERP system, and bilingual Spanish/English ability.
Pay range of $18.68 to $23.35 per hour for a full-time role; candidates must reside in Idaho and have reliable transportation for travel, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Admissions Counselor Full Description

Reports To: Assistant Director, Admissions and Recruitment

Position Status: Full-Time

Posted Pay Range: $18.68 - $23.35

Are you passionate about helping students discover opportunities and achieve their educational goals? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking an energetic, student-focused Admissions Counselor to serve as a key ambassador for the College throughout the Treasure Valley and beyond. This role blends relationship-building, outreach, event coordination, and student support to help prospective students confidently navigate admissions, onboarding, and available college resources.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and relationship-builder who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys engaging with diverse communities, and is excited to make a lasting impact on student success. Evening, weekend, and regional travel within CWI’s service area are part of this dynamic and rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities

Build Recruitment Pipelines & Community Partnerships

Cultivate partnerships with high schools, community organizations, workforce agencies, and prospective student populations.
Represent CWI at high school visits, college fairs, workforce events, campus events, and community outreach opportunities.
Serve as a visible ambassador of the College by promoting CWI programs, opportunities, and student resources.
Travel throughout assigned recruitment territories to strengthen community connections and support enrollment initiatives.

Guide Students Through the Enrollment Journey

Conduct one-on-one admissions appointments, campus tours, classroom presentations, workshops, and recruitment sessions for students and families.
Provide accurate guidance on admissions requirements, academic programs, financial aid processes, transfer pathways, and student resources.
Support students through the admissions and onboarding process by delivering timely communication, follow-up, and referrals to campus services.
Assist with orientation and new student onboarding efforts designed to promote student success and transition to college.

Coordinate Recruitment Events & Campus Experiences

Coordinate and support campus visitation programs, admissions events, Open Houses, orientations, and outreach activities.
Manage scheduling, event logistics, communication, and execution to ensure successful recruitment experiences.
Prepare, transport, and set up recruitment materials, displays, and event equipment for outreach initiatives.
Participate in occasional evening, weekend, and overnight recruitment activities as needed.

Manage Recruitment Operations & Student Data

Document student interactions, outreach efforts, appointments, and follow-up activities in CRM and student information systems.
Utilize recruitment technologies, reporting tools, virtual platforms, and databases to enhance student engagement and workflow efficiency.
Assist with data collection, reporting, and assessment of recruitment initiatives and student engagement outcomes.
Maintain calendars, outreach records, and operational communications to support efficient service delivery.

Foster Collaboration, Compliance & Student-Centered Service

Partner with Admissions, One Stop, and Enrollment & Student Services teams to support recruitment and student success initiatives.
Maintain current knowledge of admissions requirements, financial aid processes, institutional policies, and compliance standards.
Participate in departmental meetings, professional development, committee work, and institutional initiatives.
Demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional customer service for students, families, and community partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree
1-3 years of experience in a Community College setting preferably in the Dual Credit, Registrar’s, Admissions, Student Enrichment or Financial Aid office preferred.
Strong technical abilities: database systems, presentation software, Microsoft Office suite or equivalent.
Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and ability to represent the college in a positive way to all populations.
Experience with Ellucian Colleague ERP or other major ERP systems preferred but not required
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required

Additional Instructions for Applicants

Resume - Required: A current resume outlining relevant professional experience, education, and qualifications.
Cover Letter - Required: A cover letter explaining your interest in the Admissions Counselor position and how your experience and skills align with the responsibilities of the role.

Must be able to travel throughout the assigned recruitment territory and to off-site events as required. Reliable transportation to fulfill travel requirements is required.

All candidates must reside within Idaho. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary)
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition discount on classes at CWI and other colleges

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.

Your qualifications and expertise need not precisely match the job description to be considered for this role.

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