View Job description for Assistant Director, Admissions and Recruitment
NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Nampa, Idaho, United States, 83687
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View Job Description for Assistant Director, Admissions and Recruitment. This position is with the College of Western Idaho (CWI) in Nampa, ID.
Position : Assistant Director, Admissions & Recruitment.
Hours : Full-time.
Employment Type : Permanent.
Reports To : Dean, Student Access. As the
Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruitment , you will help shape how students first experience CWI — from high school visits and campus tours to community events and follow-up communication that keeps them moving forward. This role blends big-picture planning with day-to-day coaching, leading a team of Admissions Counselors, strengthening recruitment strategy through data and CRM tools, and ensuring every future student receives clear, welcoming, and accurate guidance. Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing Admissions Team: hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Admissions Counselors and student staff; provide regular coaching, 1:1 meetings, and performance feedback; foster a strong customer-service culture; coordinate staff schedules and coverage for recruitment events, school visits, and campus initiatives. Drive strategic recruitment and outreach: oversee initiatives focused on high school students and community engagement; ensure presentations, campus tours, school visits, and events are engaging and aligned with key messaging; collaborate with Marketing to refine recruitment materials, swag, and outreach strategies; build and maintain partnerships with school counselors and community stakeholders. Use data, systems, and processes to improve enrollment outcomes: coach staff to use the CRM to track and support prospective students; monitor recruitment activity and follow-up strategies to improve conversion; evaluate and refine procedures to align with KPIs and best practices; contribute to ongoing assessment, strategic planning, and process improvement as part of the leadership team. Ensure compliance, consistency, and institutional alignment: communicate and uphold college policies and admissions procedures; stay current on regulations and best practices; support department budgeting and responsible resource use; participate in leadership meetings and projects that advance Student Access goals. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. Three years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, student services, or equivalent setting; community college experience preferred. At least two years of budgeting experience (developing, monitoring, and reporting on departmental budgets). Minimum of three (3) years of experience directing and supervising full-time professional staff, including hiring, training, development, and evaluation. Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams with transparent decision-making and accountability; track record of meeting or exceeding strategic goals. Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills, public speaking ability, and capacity to represent the college positively to diverse populations. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Additional Instructions For Applicants
A cover letter is preferred with your resume. Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus; some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week. Remote work eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring manager’s discretion. All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Benefits
Health insurance information and plan summaries available at www.OGI.Idaho.gov Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11% Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary) Generous vacation and sick leave Paid Parental Leave Tuition discount on classes at CWI and other colleges All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.
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View Job Description for Assistant Director, Admissions and Recruitment. This position is with the College of Western Idaho (CWI) in Nampa, ID.
Position : Assistant Director, Admissions & Recruitment.
Hours : Full-time.
Employment Type : Permanent.
Reports To : Dean, Student Access. As the
Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruitment , you will help shape how students first experience CWI — from high school visits and campus tours to community events and follow-up communication that keeps them moving forward. This role blends big-picture planning with day-to-day coaching, leading a team of Admissions Counselors, strengthening recruitment strategy through data and CRM tools, and ensuring every future student receives clear, welcoming, and accurate guidance. Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing Admissions Team: hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Admissions Counselors and student staff; provide regular coaching, 1:1 meetings, and performance feedback; foster a strong customer-service culture; coordinate staff schedules and coverage for recruitment events, school visits, and campus initiatives. Drive strategic recruitment and outreach: oversee initiatives focused on high school students and community engagement; ensure presentations, campus tours, school visits, and events are engaging and aligned with key messaging; collaborate with Marketing to refine recruitment materials, swag, and outreach strategies; build and maintain partnerships with school counselors and community stakeholders. Use data, systems, and processes to improve enrollment outcomes: coach staff to use the CRM to track and support prospective students; monitor recruitment activity and follow-up strategies to improve conversion; evaluate and refine procedures to align with KPIs and best practices; contribute to ongoing assessment, strategic planning, and process improvement as part of the leadership team. Ensure compliance, consistency, and institutional alignment: communicate and uphold college policies and admissions procedures; stay current on regulations and best practices; support department budgeting and responsible resource use; participate in leadership meetings and projects that advance Student Access goals. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. Three years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, student services, or equivalent setting; community college experience preferred. At least two years of budgeting experience (developing, monitoring, and reporting on departmental budgets). Minimum of three (3) years of experience directing and supervising full-time professional staff, including hiring, training, development, and evaluation. Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams with transparent decision-making and accountability; track record of meeting or exceeding strategic goals. Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills, public speaking ability, and capacity to represent the college positively to diverse populations. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Additional Instructions For Applicants
A cover letter is preferred with your resume. Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus; some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week. Remote work eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring manager’s discretion. All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Benefits
Health insurance information and plan summaries available at www.OGI.Idaho.gov Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11% Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary) Generous vacation and sick leave Paid Parental Leave Tuition discount on classes at CWI and other colleges All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.
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