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Coordinator, Military Student Services & Enrollment Counselo

Employer
College of Western Idaho
Location
Nampa, ID
Closing date
Apr 20, 2023

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Specialty
Student & Scholar Services
Position Type
Coordinator
Hours
Full-time
Employment Type
Permanent
Organization Type
College / University
Coordinator, Military Student Services & Enrollment Counselor Boise - Staff
Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/1005/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=495320&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 495320
Advertised: Mar 16 2023 MST

Applications close: Apr 03 2023 MST
Reports To: Assistant Director, Admissions and Recruitment Position Status: Full-Time Posted Pay Range: $19.34-$24.17 Benefits: The College of Western Idaho is committed to offering a competitive benefits package with affordable and robust benefit options:
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans range from $25 - $299 per month with deductibles as low as $350!

+ Premiums depend on the plan type and the number of dependents on the plan

+ For more information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.OGI.Idaho.gov

+ Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%

+ Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care

+ 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
About Us: The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce. Offering premier programs and degrees that make a difference, CWI remains a top choice for higher education in the Treasure Valley. Empowering the community one student at a time, CWI moves fearlessly forward paving the way to bold new futures with flexible options, exceptional tuition value, and support every step of the way. Visitcwi.edu/about-cwi (https://cwi.edu/future-students/about-cwi) to learn more. Position Summary: POSITION SUMMARY:
The Coordinator, Military Student Services under direction, oversees, coordinates, and develops on and off-campus Mountain Home Air Force Base outreach, recruitment, services, and activities to attract, retain, and support students; designs and implements or conducts workshops and presentations; serves as a liaison between admissions, retention, and support programs, staff, and other direct student support services; prepares written and statistical reports; and performs related duties as required. In addition, this position is tasked with assisting military families to leverage educational funding to pursue CWI credit and non-credit programs. These educational opportunities will focus on the holistic student experience, from early interest through persistence to graduation; with an overall effort to create sustainable and positive cultural shifts in the college-going and completion rates within the military and Mountain Home community.

The coordinator’s responsibilities will require effective interdepartmental collaboration and the development of strong community partnerships. Time within this position will be split between developing internal processes and activities that support student success, and external community services that attract and effectively transition new students through the college readiness and enrollment experience.

In addition, the coordinator will oversee the recruitment and outreach of the Mountain Home schools and community in the region. Furthermore, this position will occasionally attend the Idaho Magic Valley college fairs as needed.
Essential Functions: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
• Foster a CWI community at Mountain Home Air Force Base by providing Admissions information to prospective students, such as CWI presentations, application process, FAFSA support, placement exams and 1:1 meetings

• Academically Advise students in degrees & courses that are offered at the Mountain Home Air Force Base and assist them in enrolling in courses

• Knowledge of DANTES Testing and of Community College of the Air Force AAS degrees

• Knowledge of Tuition Assistance (TA) from the Air Force for Airman

• Foster a student-centered success environment for students through programming, faculty and student interaction, and community-building activities

• Build intentional and supportive relationships with assigned student population

• Assist with the planning and implementation of Orientation, taking a lead role as it relates to consideration of best practices to support military students

• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and community partners

• Actively support and engage in a team approach to accomplishing goals

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of college policies, procedures, programs, and articulation agreements with other colleges, and surrounding state/private colleges and universities

• Maintain student files and records

• Participate in college committees, staff and professional meetings, and other appropriate assignments

• Take on a leadership role in developing college student life groups that support the success and leadership development of military students

• Actively engage with local high schools and community agencies from the Mountain Home & Magic Valley area to improve institutional efforts to inform prospective students and transition new students into the college

• Work collaboratively with enrollment management and One-Stop, dual credit, advising, and other college departments to gain the support of initiatives focused on increasing student success for the military population

• Lead internal efforts to create awareness of cultural norms as necessary to ensure institutional effectiveness in the overall support of our military student population

• Monitor, track, and report on data related to the recruitment, enrollment, retention, and persistence of our military student population

• Assess student needs and provide referrals to CWI, academic, and community resources.

• Keep abreast of federal and state regulations related to admission, financial aid, and course and degree completion

• Maintains expert-level knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, regulations, rules, statutes and laws

• Assists students in understanding how they are impacted by college, state, and federal procedures, regulations, rules, statutes, and laws

• Acts with integrity and upholds IACRAO, AACRAO, PNACAC guidelines and values

• Conveys by words and action the values expected by CWI
Minimum Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate’s Degree

• 3 years of experience in student services or related experience. 3-5 years of experience, including prior experience in college/university admissions, career counseling, or academic advising position preferred.

• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to represent the college in a positive way to diverse populations

• Strong technical abilities: database systems, presentation software, Microsoft Office suites, or equivalent

• Strong event planning/coordination skills

• Ability to interpret, follow, and administer academic and administrative policy

• Ability to function independently and work collaboratively with institutional partners

• Ability to travel between various locations throughout the day

• Military experience preferred

• Experience working in a community college setting, working with a diverse, non-traditional student population preferred.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)/Bicultural preferred.
Additional Instructions for Applicants: This position’s working base will be stationed out of the Mtn. Home Airforce Base All qualified applicants will receive consider

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