Admissions Recruitment Specialist

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The Admissions Recruitment Specialist serves as the primary front desk coverage for the Admissions and Recruitment office providing comprehensive customer service to prospective students families and campus visitors. This role manages daily operational functions including email correspondence phone inquiries and walk-in assistance while providing flexible recruitment support based on departmental needs and recruitment cycle demands.

**Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Funnel Support: Provide flexible support for recruitment initiatives based on cycle needs assist with data entry in CRM systems support recruitment communication campaigns and process application materials and coordinate with academic departments.

• Event Logistics Support: Assist with large visit events and campus recruitment activities aid in the coordination of event materials and logistics support and provide flexible assignment coverage during events as needed.

• Front Desk Operations & Customer Service: Provide full-time front desk coverage manage incoming email inquiries text messages and phone calls greet and assist walk-in visitors and maintain organized front desk area and reception materials.

• Administrative Support: Maintain organized filing systems and departmental records support team projects such as occasional electronic and physical mailing of materials and special initiatives as assigned and data management tasks.

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The UW-Stevens Point Admissions and Recruitment team guides prospective students and their families through the application process. We answer questions help navigate next steps and plan campus visits so students can experience our community firsthand and discover what makes UWSP unique.

Compensation:

$43000 minimum based on qualifications and experiences

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills both written and verbal.

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

• Professional telephone etiquette and front desk experience.

• Proficiency with computers email systems and database management.

• Ability to work independently and maintain professional demeanor.

• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in data entry and record keeping.

• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.

• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required for events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in communications business social sciences humanities or related fields.

• Experience in higher education admissions or student services.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook and Excel).

• Experience with customer relationship management systems (CRM - SLATE preferred).

• Knowledge of higher education processes and terminology.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 2/20/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume

After you submit your application you are unable to edit it so please be sure to include all application materials.

Contact Information:

Name: Melanie Thor

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If you have any questions regarding the application process need special arrangements or if you submitted your application with missing materials please call or email:

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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of -Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth provides a liberal education and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun jobs housing education quality of life and bragging rights visit .

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at or

The safety and success of students faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students faculty and staff. You may obtain the complete report at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.