Job Summary/Basic Function:

Department Overview:

The Honors College is home to 1,100 students from a variety of majors and backgrounds. Through our coursework and co-curricular programming, we support students in cultivating ambition, humility, and wisdom toward excellence in mind, character, and community. We believe these traits maximize each student’s potential for both achieving their goals and making contributions to the welfare of others and the planet.

Level Scope:

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.

Essential Functions:

60% of the time the Honors College Academic Programs Coordinator:

• Provides administrative support.
• Facilitates the delivery of required program services.
• Maintain students files/records.
• Analyzes data, generates and/or assists with, and disseminates periodic reports (monthly and semester).
• May provide support to student groups.
• May oversee the work of less experienced employees or students.
• May independently manage specific program activities.
• Planning and executing assigned projects and operations within the specified department.

35% of the time the Honors College Academic Programs Coordinator:

Programmatic Elements

• Advises the student-led social and service committees.
• Supports departmental programs and activities including guest speakers, the Honors Welcome Program, New Student Orientation, Honors House Cup.
• Oversees the Honors Fall Leadership Course and Spring Break trip.
• Manages Honors House Cup competition.

Admissions and Recruitment Elements

• Represents Honors College at recruitment events including orientation, Bronco Day, Discover Boise State, local college fairs, and on-campus visits.
• Assists in large-scale Recruitment events such as the Honors Showcase and Honors Virtual Showcase.
• Assists with reading of Honors applications.
• Assists with reviewing Honors application appeals.

Administrative Elements

• Manages weekly communication of events and opportunities to Honors students.
• Assists in managing Admissions.

5% of the time the Honors College Academic Programs Coordinator:

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and use reference manuals to develop proficiency with software or computer systems.
• Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills in the preparation and presentation of results.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel or relevant field.
• Experience programming and evaluating events and/or activities for college students.
• Knowledge of best practices and trends of university recruitment and admissions.
• Experience working with an Honors environment.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range is $50,000 to $52,000 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials:

Resume and cover letter. 

About Us:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/