Admissions Counselor

Universities of Wisconsin

Admissions Counselor focusing on recruitment and student support at UW-Green Bay. Building relationships with students and community while executing strategic admissions efforts.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeGreen Bay • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $44,739 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plans, develops, and executes strategic recruitment and admissions efforts aligned with institutional priorities
Serves as an ambassador for UW–Green Bay to build relationships with prospective and admitted students, families, schools, and community partners
Uses data-informed strategies and CRM tools to recruit, counsel, and support students through the admissions journey
May lead initiatives or supervise staff
Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences
Counsels prospective and admitted students on educational planning and career opportunities
Engages in extensive outreach and recruitment events
Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals
Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications according to established policies and procedures
Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
Identifies and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission
Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution
Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree by start date
Experience in admissions, customer service, or related field
Professional experience in K-12 or post-secondary education (preferred)
Proficiency in speaking and reading in a second language, preferably Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali (preferred)
Experience with software systems such as Peoplesoft, Salesforce, ImageNow that support Admissions processes (preferred)
Travel to Southeastern Wisconsin High Schools, fairs and other institutions will be necessary
A combination of daytime, evening, and weekend advising hours will be required to meet the needs of the program and its students
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance options with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance options
AD&D and Accident insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
Paid leave benefits including 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday, and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually
Paid parental leave
Vacation days ranging from 13-27 days depending on years of service and employment type

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Hard Skills & Tools

data-informed strategieseducational planningcareer counselingprogram evaluationevent planningoutreach strategiesadmissions processescustomer servicebilingual proficiency

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsstrategic planningproblem-solvingteam collaborationadaptabilitypublic speaking

Certifications

Bachelor's degree