Admissions Counselor
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 50000 - 55000
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Admissions CounselorJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Adm & Rctmt Coord IIJob 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 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 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: $50000 - $55000 Annual
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or Higher or commensurate education and work experience
Evidence of related work experience such as admissions recruitment counseling or advising students
Valid drivers license or the ability to obtain one for necessary travel associated with the position
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree or other advanced degree
Familiarity with UWMs 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 berequiredto 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.
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Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWMs Dean of Students Office Student Union 345 at for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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.
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