What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission Counselor position at The College of Idaho?
Posted: 04/03/2025
Annual Salary: $44,000
Status: Exempt, Full-time
The College of Idaho invites applications and recommendations for an Admission Counselor. As a
member of the Enrollment Management team, this position will assist in the effort to recruit qualified
students and help meet the enrollment goals of The College of Idaho. Managing an assigned territory,
the Admission Counselor has the opportunity to cultivate excitement and interest about the College by
fostering relationships and educating prospective students and parents on The College of Idaho and
college enrollment processes.
Admission Counselors develop a strategic plan to reach prospective students and ultimately meet pre-
determined goals for the number of applications, admitted students, and matriculants to the College.
This position requires frequent travel within an assigned territory, presenting at college fairs and high
schools, and meeting with identified prospective students and their parents.
A successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree or be actively pursuing completion and have
one year of previous experience in admissions or recruitment in a higher education setting as well as
public speaking expertise. Marketing and strategic planning experience and bilingual language skills
(Spanish/English) preferred.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States as of the expected hire date and
throughout the date of their employment without sponsorship from The College of Idaho. A current
valid driver’s license is also required and candidates must be vehicle insurable.
The College of Idaho offers competitive benefits including tuition waiver for dependents, health
insurance, a retirement plan with employer match, generous paid time off, free access to on-campus
fitness centers, and free admission to campus events.
Candidates meeting the qualifications listed above should submit a current résumé, a cover letter
addressing qualifications for the position, and the names and contact information of three (3)
references, two (2) management and one (1) professional to hr@collegeofidaho.edu. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Additional information
may be requested of qualified candidates as we move through the applicant review process.
With over 134 years of history, The College of Idaho is a regional and national leader in higher
education. The College of Idaho is an inclusive community of exceptional learning that challenges the
ambitious and forges pathways to success and purpose.
The College of Idaho is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting,
retaining, and maximizing academic excellence through a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Salary : $44,000
