Job no: 495642
Work type: Non-Classified/Professional
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: Academic Programs, Student Services

Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/boise-and-beyond/. Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity and inclusion.

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for the coordination and implementation of transfer student recruitment, enrollment plans, and strategies designed to increase undergraduate transfer enrollment and student success. The Admissions Counselor role requires an experienced professional who is capable of working with a high level of autonomy to successfully expand Boise State’s recruitment efforts.

The position’s home office is located at the CWI Aspen Center in Nampa, Idaho

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.

• Provide initial academic advising to prospective transfer students, individually or in groups, about university policies, programs of study and degree options.
• Utilize academic background, current enrollment, and courses planned in order to effectively guide students through the transfer student process.
• Work closely with the Advising and Academic Support Center in order to connect students with academic support.
• Provide accurate information regarding admission and transfer credit policies, academic programs and degrees, career and special services, financial aid and scholarships, university housing, and other opportunities available at Boise State.
• Travel to represent Boise State at community colleges, college and career fairs, high schools as well as community and educational agencies.
• Use transfer student enrollment information to make data informed decisions in order to develop and implement recruitment initiatives aimed at meeting undergraduate transfer enrollment goals.
• Stay informed of transfer student research and best practices to enhance recruitment initiatives targeting transfer students.
• Collaborate with the Admissions communications team to create and maintain a strategic transfer student communication plan.
• Plan and initiate various avenues of communicating with transfer students and families utilizing elements such as: the admissions website, student portals, landing pages, telecounseling, direct mail, texts, and e-mail. Maintain positive contact with prospective students from the point of inquiry through enrollment.
• Create, coordinate, and implement events designed to recruit undergraduate transfer students to Boise State.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Boise State colleagues and key external partners including: Boise State Enrollment Service Offices, Boise State Advising and Academic Support Center, community college transfer center coordinators and academic advisors, community college administrative staff, and professional educators.

• Ability to understand, explain and make decisions based on transfer credit policies, articulation agreements, and admissions standard
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Public speaking, interviewing and counseling skills
• Ability to create, coordinate, and implement recruitment events
• Demonstrated ability in providing quality customer service
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Capable of working with high level of autonomy
• Customer service, diplomacy, marketing
• Computer literacy

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience working with college students in an academic counseling or enrollment services capacity.
Bilingual/Bicultural (Spanish)

Salary starts at $48,250 depending on experience. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.

Please provide a cover letter indicating interest and qualifications for the role as well as a resume with employment history. The application process includes providing the contact information for three (3) professional references.

Advertised: May 7, 2021 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: May 28, 2021 Mountain Daylight Time