Admissions Counselor - 498981-2453

Boise State University • Boise, ID • 1d ago

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2367908 Job Summary/Basic Function:

To recruit new students to Boise State and support the university\'s enrollment goals by representing the institution to prospective students through individual conversations, group presentations, and high-quality, targeted recruitment messaging.

This role serves as a front-line representative of Boise State, offering direct support to prospective students and their families. It requires strong knowledge of university programs, services, and policies, along with a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to higher education. The Admissions Counselor will respond to information requests, provide individual advising, explain admissions policies, and lead presentations for visiting students and families.

Travel is a key part of this role, with regular visits to high schools, college fairs, and key recruitment markets. Providing timely, accurate, and supportive customer service to students, families, independent counselors, and high school staff is essential-especially throughout the fall and spring travel seasons.

Department Overview:

Boise State Undergraduate Admissions recruits and admits prospective undergraduate students in service to the university\'s enrollment goals. The general functional areas of our department include customer service and campus visits, communications, recruitment, and systems/processing. Outreach and higher education advocacy are also important to our campus visit and other programming as we seek to serve future students in Idaho and beyond.

Please note, Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Level Scope:

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.

Essential Functions:

60 % of Time Admissions Counselor will:

Counsel, advise, recruit and maintain personalized contact with

prospective students and their families.

Represent Boise State at on-campus programs and virtual recruitment

events.

Review and use data to determine which schools, fairs, and events to

attend in order to recruit students and support University goals.

Plan and manage high school visits, including scheduling,

coordinating pre-visit communication, making travel arrangements, conducting visits, and following up with students, faculty, and staff via phone, email, virtual platforms, and in-person meetings.

Build and maintain relationships with high school counselors,

parents, community partners, and alumni, serving as a liaison for the University within assigned territories and schools.

Evaluate recruitment strategies in designated territories and adjust

plans as needed to improve outreach and effectiveness.

Deliver engaging presentations to large and small groups of

students, families, and counselors.

Use university systems such as Perceptive Content, PeopleSoft, and

Slate to support recruitment and communication efforts.

Consistently model a positive and service-oriented approach in all

interactions.

35% of Time Admissions Counselor:

Travel to represent Boise State at high schools, college fairs, and

recruitment events both locally and outside the Treasure Valley.

Support the planning, coordination, and execution of recruitment

programs, events, and special projects.

Collaborate with campus partners, including academic departments and

student services, to ensure strong campus involvementin recruitment activities.

5% of Time Enrollment Counselor:

Support recruitment initiatives aligned with the department\'s

strategic goals and support other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Strong interpersonal skills and effective in oral, written and

electronic communications.

Effective in leading presentations, building personal connections,

and guiding students through next steps

Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail and

strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to travel, make own travel arrangements, navigate in new

cities

Capacity to communicate effectively with individuals from all

backgrounds

Customer service, diplomacy, marketing

Ability to initiate, plan, and execute event programming

Ability to understand, explain and make decisions based on set

admissions standards

Autonomous decision-making

Ability to work a significant amount of time during evening hours,

weekends and beyond the Treasure Valley.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum

Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive public speaking

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