Admissions & Recruitment Advocate — Build Partnerships

College of Western Idaho; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Western Idaho is seeking an energetic Admissions Counselor to drive recruitment and support for prospective students across the Treasure Valley and beyond. The role combines relationship-building, outreach, and student guidance to help applicants navigate admissions and onboarding while upholding the college’s commitment to student success.

Responsibilities include representing CWI at events, coordinating recruitment activities, guiding students through admissions and financial

Qualifications

• Experience in a community college setting or higher education admissions preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to represent the college positively to diverse populations.
• Willingness to travel within the service area and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build recruitment pipelines and community partnerships with high schools and organizations.
• Represent CWI at college fairs, events, and outreach opportunities.
• Guide students through admissions, onboarding, and financial aid resources; provide timely follow-up.
• Coordinate campus visits, Open Houses, orientations, and recruitment activities.
• Document interactions and outcomes in CRM and student data systems; support data reporting.

Skills

Relationship-building

Public speaking

Cross-cultural communication

Communication

Tools

Ellucian Colleague ERP

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

The College of Western Idaho is seeking an energetic Admissions Counselor to drive recruitment and support for prospective students across the Treasure Valley and beyond. The role combines relationship-building, outreach, and student guidance to help applicants navigate admissions and onboarding while upholding the college’s commitment to student success.

Responsibilities include representing CWI at events, coordinating recruitment activities, guiding students through admissions and financial