"Admissions Counselor"

Job Details

Admissions Counselor
Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10008376

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Position Title:
Admissions Counselor

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Adm & Rctmt Coord II

Job Duties:

Reporting to the Admissions Manager, the Freshmen Admissions Counselor will support the Universities of Wisconsin and UW-Milwaukee (UWM) enrollment goals through the promotion of UWM to prospective new freshmen students, families, and broader off-campus communities. This position is responsible for direct outreach efforts focusing on partnerships with high schools and community organizations as part of the overall recruitment and outreach strategies conducted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This position will be responsible for managing an assigned recruitment territory throughout Wisconsin, and additional regions as assigned.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution
• Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
• Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals
• Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events
• Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission
• Engages in extensive outreach and recruitment events, representing the university to prospective students
• Counsels prospective and admitted students on educational planning and career opportunities
• May supervise staff and/or lead a program area
• Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications according to established policies and procedures

Department: Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 Annual

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher, or commensurate education and work experience
• Evidence of related work experience such as admissions, recruitment, counseling, or advising students
• Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one for necessary travel associated with the position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or other advanced degree
• Familiarity with UWM's academic programs, admission requirements, and University policies and procedures as a staff member and/or student
• Experience working with high school students and other student types in a higher education setting
• Evidence of being welcoming to individuals of all cultural backgrounds and human diversity
• Excellent written communication skills and evidence of excellent verbal communication skills
• Bilingual in Spanish

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes and cover letters will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application.

In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

The last day to submit your application is Sunday, March 15.

Contact Information:

Erica Harwell
eharwell@uwm.edu