The primary focus of the Admissions Counselors' role is the recruitment of students through a wide range of recruitment activities including: making presentations, holding campus events, visiting high schools, community and 2-year colleges, conducting outreach to targeted groups and agencies; and meeting one on one and in groups with students. This position will also be responsible for attending college fairs; maintaining follow-up contact with prospective students and their families; developing relationships with high school counselors, international partner institutions, and other civic and community agencies and leaders; arranging campus visits and tours; and other duties or projects as required. In addition, this position will assist in the development and implementation of recruitment and marketing strategies designed to assist the university in achieving its enrollment goals. The admissions counselor must be customer-service focused, detail oriented and persistent in follow-through with students and guests. They must demonstrate excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication in all aspects of the position.

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications and skills

Essential Knowledge and Abilities:

• As the most culturally diverse university in the UW System, UW-Parkside expects dignity and respect displayed for all individuals, including those from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Considerable knowledge of recruitment techniques and practices, programming and transfer policies specifically for transfer student populations.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of database applications and applications in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability using time management techniques and practices.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels both with the campus community and with external institutions, community leaders, agencies, and others.
• Ability to work independently and with a team of colleagues.
• Ability to travel extensively and have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally, non-verbally and in writing with students, family members, groups or on a one-to-one basis.

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Effective written and verbal communication and human relation skills

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Experience working with transfer and adult learner students
• Previous experience utilizing a student information system software and customer relationship management software
• Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Documented experience in utilizing social networking tactics in recruitment or marketing
• Bilingual

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

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STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references

Review of Applications

Applications received by 4/28/2024are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee.

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a "disparate impact" and is not "job-related and consistent with business necessity" in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

EDI Statement
UW-Parkside is committed to providing an environment in which our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aspire to foster a more equitable and inclusive climate and culture between and among students, faculty, and staff, and to improve justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of campus life. Please visit for additional information.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin . Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

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