Senior Admissions Counselor and Event Manager

Job Summary / Basic Function

The Senior Admissions Counselor is responsible for the oversight of Boise State programming and events. This position will assist and support Admission Counselors with overall event management and logistics to ensure they move projects from planning to completion. Additionally they will create and evaluate surveys, reports and data to assess event effectiveness and distribute results to key stakeholders and staff to improve overall campus visitor experience.

This position is often the first point of contact with future students and families, which requires extensive knowledge of university staff, academic and student life programs, and policies, as well as a positive attitude and commitment to higher education. Additionally, the Senior Admissions Counselor position is also responsible for all primary Admissions Counselor responsibilities which could include, but is not limited to, promoting Boise State to prospective students and families through individual advising appointments, territory management, recruitment travel, communication, recruitment events, and presenting to small and large groups.

About this Role:

This position provides leadership in advancing Boise State’s enrollment goals by supervising Admissions Counselors and supporting data-informed recruitment strategies. The role collaborates closely with the Admissions Recruitment Team to plan and deliver high-quality events and recruitment efforts that support prospective students throughout the enrollment process.

You’ll work with a collaborative Admissions team that values shared goals, practical solutions, and a supportive work environment. This role offers a mix of strategic and day‑to‑day work in a fast‑paced setting where no two days are the same. You’ll also play a direct role in helping future students navigate the admissions process and take meaningful steps toward their educational goals.

Please note, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.

60% of Time the Senior Admissions Counselor and Event Manager will perform:

• Review upcoming events with Assistant Directors and event leads to develop detailed timelines and task lists, ensuring seamless execution by prioritizing tasks, coordinating logistics, tracking progress from planning through implementation, and monitoring event planning milestones to ensure deadlines are met.
• Monitor event registration trends and post‑event surveys within Slate to adjust outreach strategies, improve attendance, and enhance the overall campus visitor experience.
• Schedule, lead, and participate in post‑event debrief meetings, collecting feedback from Admissions Counselors to inform future improvements.
• Continuously review our CRM for improvements and ways to increase efficiencies, workflow and process improvements of the Recruitment team.
• Utilize Slate CRM to create and maintain events in the system, including drafting/reviewing communication plans for visitors, creating and implementing email invitations, and updating Slate portals for registration.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Recruitment team and Student Communications & Marketing to align messaging, enhance outreach strategies, and ensure consistency across recruitment communications, events, and recruitment‑driven initiatives.
• Develop and implement targeted communication efforts within Slate to support recruitment initiatives and drive enrollment goals with customized outreach for different student populations (i.e., first‑year students, transfer students, non‑traditional students).
• Create and edit presentation slides and design…