Admissions Coordinator

Admissions Coordinator

Under the direction of the Admissions Senior Coordinator, the Admissions Coordinator will be the high school recruiter that supports recruiting and enrollment student/parent support by working with the high school, Early College Coordinators and Enrollment Specialist teams. The Admissions Coordinator will proactively assist students with admissions processes and provide outreach communication materials for prospective or newly admitted students.

This position will represent the College of Southern Idaho at offsite locations such as high schools, college fairs, and community events and will require extensive travel commitments. Recruitment efforts will involve different methods, including but not limited to one-on-one meetings, large and small group presentations, and distance delivery utilizing synchronous or asynchronous technologies. The Admissions Coordinator is often a first point of contact with the public and prospective students, which requires knowledge of college resources, programs, people, and policies, as well as public speaking skills with a positive attitude and a commitment to higher education.

The Admissions Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the implementation and importance placed on a student's Sense of Belonging and student life experiences at the College of Southern Idaho. It requires a professional, dependable, flexible, organized, and friendly team member providing timely student assistance answering email, telephones, greeting the students, responding to inquiries, and assisting students/parents throughout the application, admission, and transition to campus processes.

In addition, the Admissions Coordinator will continually assess and improve the effectiveness of various recruiting, outreach, and retention strategies (to include but not limited to utilizing the PowerBI reports) to ensure maximum yield and return on investment. The coordinator will advocate the value of a postsecondary education, including workforce training, Bridge, CTE and apprenticeships, to help students achieve individual education goals.

Essential Functions

• Develops and delivers presentations, workshops, and seminars related to becoming a CSI student.
• Assists prospective students with various aspects of the admission applications, registration, orientation, college events, and financial aid application processes.
• Assists with processing applications - admit new and returning students to the College.
• Works closely with student services staff from Enrollment Services, advising, Financial Aid/scholarships, Office of the Registrar, etc.
• Presents information about the benefits of an education from the department, college or area being represented at offsite locations and to on campus group tours.
• Regular travel to recruitment events to region 4, 5, and 6.
• Support Early College Coordinators and Admissions Office with any recruitment support for prospective students within Regions 4, 5, and 6. Recruitment support includes but not limited to, participating in high School enrollment days, college fairs, and community events.
• Representative for IACRAO's Higher Education Junior Tour Coordinator in Regions 4, 5, and 6.
• Utilize IR data tools to collect, retrieve, and analyze student information at the respective high schools for recruiting and transition purposes as a regular job functionality.
• Assist with the development of enrollment marketing publications and communications including letters, brochures, website postings, electronic mail, and other mediums.
• Develops communication materials for prospective or newly admitted students within a specific territory or specific population, including Power Points and print materials.
• Assist with Admissions social media.
• Coordinates comprehensive recruitment strategy for the top 10 prospective high schools in the state.
• Develops recruitment strategies for neighboring states.
• Assist with and attend CSI Admissions Events, including Eagle Explore, Sigue Adelante, Instant Enrollment Days, Group Tours, etc.
• Implement plans for parent outreach throughout the year.
• Work with middle school students and staff to increase college visibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Unique Functions

• Fosters and develops relationships with high school counselors and other educational and business partners.
• Understands, commits to, and advocates for the mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Student Access division and the College.
• Researches and employs best/high impact recruiting practices.
• Assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive and effective recruiting strategy.
• Communicates and collaborates closely with faculty and department chairs to be able to effectively promote their programs and services.
• Works closely with student services staff from advising, financial aid/scholarships, Office of the Registrar, Career Center, etc.
• Represents the division and the College in a professional manner to various internal and external constituents and groups.
• Ensures effective cost control, judicious use of limited funds, and strictly adheres to the approved budget.

Specific Skills Preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Associate's Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.
• Previous higher education, dual credit, or student related services experience.
• Strong focus on student success and high school relationships.
• Organizational skills to work within prioritized needs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and public relations skills to meet people courteously and to work with all ages and socioeconomic groups.
• A strong service orientation or desire to meet people's needs, handle challenging situations and provide customer service and promote teamwork within the department, the college and community.
• Two or more years of experience involving exceptional student/customer service.
• Proficiency in oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Requires regular timely and accurate follow-up and support.
• Flexible and able to work on multiple tasks at once.
• Excellent listener.
• Great attitude, positivity, and desire to support Early College team and our students.
• Strong computer and technical skill knowledge.
• Willingness to receive additional training to improve job skill set.
• Good judgment and professionalism in dealing with pressures and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to listen, takes directions, and communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Has respect for the opinions of others and behaves in such a way as to ensure an atmosphere of respect and trust.
• Ability to attend to detail and follow directions with thoroughness and accuracy.
• Self-motivated to take assignments and carry them through from initial stages to completion.
• Demonstrated ability in business communication, including proper Business English usage, composition, punctuation, and spelling.
• Flexibility of work schedule when needed.
• Able to maintain confidentiality with all matters.

Technical Expertise Preferred

• Proficiency in appropriate computer software including Microsoft Office, e-mail, telephone skills, and other related office systems.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and follow through.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and use CSI's digital systems.

Education / Training Preferred

• Associate's degree in related field required, Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• Coursework preferred in areas related to marketing, communications, public relations, education, counseling, or human services

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Hours will generally be that of the current college schedule.
• Includes extensive road travel to various high school sites.
• Schedule will include late afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Good judgement and professionalism in dealing with pressures and meeting deadlines.
• May require the use of a personal, reliable vehicle. Mileage relating to and from high schools from an established base (campus or off-campus center) will be reimbursed at the institutional rate.

Additional Information

• Tuition assistance for yourself and your immediate family here at CSI, reciprocal agreements for tuition assistance for you at Lewis-Clark State College and Idaho State University.
• Free Gym/Recreation center membership for you and your family.
• Discounted athletic events.
• Discounted Herrett Center events and shows.
• Medical Select Health
• Dental