Temporary Admissions Outreach Coordinator

Posting End Date

11/16/26

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter (Please explain why you are interested in the Temporary Admission Outreach Coordinator position)

Admissions Outreach Coordinator

Help prospective students discover BYU–Idaho by coordinating national recruitment events, building relationships with alumni and community partners, and guiding applicants through the admissions process.

Why BYU-Idaho

BYU-Idaho is a distinctive faith-based university focused on its mission to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. Employees play an important role in supporting that mission by helping create an environment where students can learn, grow, and reach their divine potential.

Working at BYU-Idaho means contributing to a campus community that values faith, learning, service, and purposeful work. Each role on campus supports the university’s broader effort to bless students and prepare them to make a meaningful difference wherever they serve.

IMPORTANT:

Conditions of employment require employees to hold and to be worthy to hold temple recommends. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through a hiring process successfully. An expired recommend will prevent consideration for hire.

Position Summary

The Admissions Outreach Coordinator – National Area Management supports CES recruitment efforts by coordinating recruitment events across the United States, managing outreach within assigned territories, and strengthening relationships with BYU–Idaho alumni and community partners. Through presentations, recruitment activities, and admissions counseling, this role helps prospective students learn about BYU–Idaho and navigate the application process. The coordinator also collaborates with campus departments and Alumni Relations to support recruitment goals and student enrollment.

Project-Based Temporary Employment 

This is a long-term, project-based temporary position anticipated to last approximately three years, depending on the needs and progress of the Student Information System (SIS) project. The position will support various phases of the project, including planning, implementation, system transition, and post-implementation support. The duration of employment may change based on project needs and does not guarantee employment for a specific period.

What You'll Do

National Recruitment Event Coordination

• Coordinate the planning, scheduling, and execution of joint CES recruitment events across the United States in collaboration with CES colleagues and local Church leaders.
• Serve as the primary BYU–Idaho contact for CES recruitment event scheduling and related communications.
• Coordinate event logistics and support successful delivery of recruitment activities.

Territory Outreach and Student Recruitment

• Represent BYU–Idaho in assigned recruitment territories through presentations, outreach events, and other promotional activities.
• Build relationships with high school counselors, CES contacts, prospective students, parents, and other community partners.
• Help prospective students understand BYU–Idaho's values and navigate the admissions process, encouraging application completion.
• Collaborate with campus departments to support applicants and advance recruitment objectives.

Alumni Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with BYU–Idaho alumni to support recruitment efforts.
• Coordinate alumni participation in admissions events, recruit and train alumni volunteers, and serve as the liaison between Admissions and Alumni Relations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of alumni engagement initiatives.

Admissions Support and Team Responsibilities

• Review admissions applications and assist prospective applicants and current students with admissions and enrollment questions.
• Handle admissions-related responsibilities in accordance with applicable student privacy requirements, including FERPA.
• Make day-to-day decisions related to application counseling, event scheduling and delivery strategies, alumni training, and student employee hiring.
• Support other Admissions objectives as needed.

Invitation to Apply

If you enjoy presenting to groups, organizing events, building relationships, and helping students explore their educational opportunities, we invite you to apply. This position is well suited to a proactive communicator who can manage multiple responsibilities, learn new software, collaborate with diverse partners, and represent BYU–Idaho throughout an assigned recruitment territory.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

Education

- Bachelor's degree in higher education administration, business administration, marketing, organizational leadership, communications, or a related field.

Experience

• 2–3+ years of professional experience in marketing, project coordination, public relations, or a related field.
• Strong experience presenting to large groups.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational planning and communication skills.
• Confidence in public speaking and relationship building.
• Proactive mindset, persistence, adaptability, and initiative.
• Systems thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new software and support process improvement.
• Demonstrated writing skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in higher education.
• Training experience.
• Innovative and collaborative thinking.
• Spanish language skills.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of and adherence to applicable student privacy requirements, including FERPA.
• Ability to regularly carry, pull, or push totes, suitcases, and boxes of recruitment and presentation materials, including equipment, promotional materials, banners, and travel supplies. This role involves moderate physical effort, including frequent handling of materials weighing approximately 20–50 pounds.

Compensation

General information available to applicants upon request.

Benefits

BYU-Idaho offers benefits and resources designed to support eligible employees and their families. Benefits eligibility varies by position and employment status. Eligible full-time employees may have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• An employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recreational facilities and employee wellness programs

Work Schedule

Regular Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Weekend / Holiday / On Call:

Occasional weekend, holiday, or on-call responsibilities.

Travel:

Frequent overnight travel, approximately 10–12 weeks annually, often for up to one week at a time.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

BYU-Idaho
Human Resources
[email protected]
208-496-1700