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College of Western Idaho is hiring an Admissions Representative. The role involves providing admissions and general support to prospective, new, and current students at One Stop Student Services locations, guiding new students through the admissions process and fostering a welcoming environment. The representative also conducts follow-ups, facilitates campus tours, manages admissions documents, and supports student services.

Highlights

Provide admissions and general information support through in-person, phone, and email interactions.
Guide prospective students in college and program selection processes.
Facilitate campus tours for individuals and groups.
Coach and mentor work-study students involved in outreach activities.
Handle payment transactions including cash handling, reconciling, and deposits.
Maintain knowledge of college policies, programs, articulation agreements, and competitor institutions.
Proficiency required in Microsoft Office, database systems, and presentation software; experience with Ellucian Colleague ERP preferred.
Minimum one year of experience in student services, admissions, recruiting, or related fields; community college experience preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency preferred.
Compensation range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits including retirement plans and tuition discounts.

Admissions Representative Full Description

Reports To:

Assistant Director, Admissions & One Stop

Position Status:

Full-Time

Posted Pay Range:

$19.00 - $23.00

About Us:

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce.

Offering premier programs and degrees that make a difference, CWI remains a top choice for higher education in the Treasure Valley. Empowering the community one student at a time, CWI moves fearlessly forward paving the way to bold new futures with flexible options, exceptional tuition value, and support every step of the way.

Visit Why CWI to learn more.

Position Summary:

The Admissions Representative plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive support to prospective, new, and current students, primarily stationed within the One Stop Student Services locations at the College of Western Idaho (CWI). This position involves offering general information and services, with a specific focus on admissions-related matters. The Admissions Representative is dedicated to guiding new students through the admissions process, ensuring a smooth transition, and fostering a sense of welcome within the CWI community.

The Representative position is an excellent beginning to a career in higher education. While prior educational experience is a plus, positions in our call center, administrative or physical One Stop locations can be a great starting point for those individuals with a proven record of success in a call center or professional office environment; as well as for those who have a sound administrative background.

The College of Western Idaho is the state’s youngest community college serving over 18,000 students. CWI’s unprecedented growth wouldn’t be possible without a team of dedicated administration, faculty, and staff. Our employees have the chance to make a difference in student’s lives every day.

Essential Functions:

• Provide adept support in the One Stop Student Services locations, delivering both admissions and general information to current and prospective students, as well as the public, through in-person interactions, phone calls, and emails.
• Conduct follow-up communication with prospective students, aiding them in the college and program selection process.
• Facilitate campus tours for individuals and small groups to establish a connection with the college environment.
• Coach and mentor work-study students to assist in campus tours, welcome duties, and prospective student outreach
• Collaborate with other members of the student services team to refer students for additional services.
• Ensure review and intake of admissions documents.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of the College's program offerings and actively engage with prospective students to provide comprehensive guidance on their options at CWI
• Handle payment transactions, including cash handling, reconciling, and deposits.
• Resolve inquiries by providing answers and tracking issues to completion.
• Stay updated on college policies, procedures, programs, and articulation agreements with other colleges, as well as maintain awareness of surrounding state/private colleges and universities.
• May involve occasional early evening hours and travel between campus locations for events or coverage requirements.
• Engage in data entry, report production, and record maintenance to support data-driven actions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate, through words and actions, the values expected by CWI.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess at least one year of professional experience in student services, customer service, admissions, recruiting, or a related field.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and outgoing interpersonal skills.
• Showcase technical proficiency in Microsoft Office suites, database systems, presentation software, or equivalent tools.
• Previous experience in a community college setting is preferred, with a preference for serving a diverse, non-traditional student population.
• Exhibit strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills, including public speaking abilities to positively represent the college to diverse populations.
• Preferred experience with Ellucian Colleague ERP or or other major ERP systems
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) is preferred.

Benefits:

Unlock a world of unparalleled benefits at the College of Western Idaho, where we redefine excellence in affordable and comprehensive benefits packages!

Premium Plan Rates
- For more information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.OGI.Idaho.gov
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

Additional Instructions For Applicants:

All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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