Universities of Wisconsin

Admissions Counselor

Universities of Wisconsin

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Green Bay • Wisconsin • United States

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Salary

💰 $44,739 per year

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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