Director of Admissions and Recruitment
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Job Location:
Platteville, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Director of Admissions and RecruitmentJob Category:
LimitedEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Admissions Director (Inst) (B)Position Summary:
The Department of Admissions and Recruitment at the University of WisconsinPlatteville is accepting applications for the position of Director of Admissions and Recruitment.
The Director is a senior leadership position responsible for providing strategic direction and operational oversight for undergraduate and transfer admissions and recruitment. This position leads the planning development implementation and assessment of comprehensive recruitment strategies designed to meet institutional enrollment goals and advance student access diversity and success.
The Director exercises independent judgment serves as a liaison to central admissions supervises professional and support staff manages budgetary and operational resources and collaborates extensively with campus partners to ensure alignment with the Universitys strategic enrollment plan and priorities.
This is a full-time benefit and paid leave eligible position with a salary of $98000 per year.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Recruitment & Enrollment Planning
Develop and implement annual admissions and recruitment goals and inclusive outreach plans aligned with institutional enrollment targets.
Use enrollment data market analysis and pipeline metrics to inform recruitment strategy and provide input into the Universitys Strategic Enrollment Plan.
Evaluate recruitment effectiveness and recommend adjustments to improve yield access and market position.
Admissions Operations & Policy Oversight
Oversee undergraduate and transfer admissions operations including application review admission decisions residency determinations and academic credit evaluation.
Ensure compliance with Universities of Wisconsin state and federal regulations related to admissions and recruitment.
Support direct admission initiatives and transfer pathways as applicable.
Recruitment & Outreach
Oversee on- and off-campus recruitment activities designed to provide a positive student-centered experience while maximizing enrollment yield.
Collaborate with marketing to ensure consistent market-informed messaging across recruitment communications and events.
Cultivate relationships with college deans faculty staff community leaders high schools and community colleges.
Staff Leadership & Management
Recruit train supervise evaluate and coach professional and support staff exercising full supervisory authority including hiring performance management discipline and approval of work hours.
Foster a collaborative inclusive and high-performing team culture grounded in trust accountability and professional development.
Lead staff effectively through periods of organizational and enrollment change.
Manage the admissions and recruitment budget ensuring effective allocation of resources and fiscal responsibility.
Manage relationships with third-party vendors supporting recruitment efforts.
Collaboration Compliance & Service
Serve on the Enrollment Management leadership team and divisional committees as the liaison to central admissions aligning academic program admission with university enrollment strategies.
Collaborate with Academic Affairs Financial Aid Student Affairs STARS Athletics ITS and PAIRS to support enrollment and student success.
Participate in required safety training and adhere to University safety policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree higher education leadership business or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated supervisory and personnel management experience including hiring training performance evaluation and developing and implementing recruitment or enrollment strategies.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and use metrics to inform decision-making.
Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to travel and work a varied schedule with flexible hours including some weekend and evenings
Experience with data interpretation and reporting
Valid Drivers license and ability to operate a motorized vehicle
Why Its Great to be a Pioneer:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville founded in 1866 offers associate baccalaureate and masters degree programs in a broad spectrum of disciplines including: science technology engineering and mathematics; criminal justice; education; business; agriculture; and liberal arts. The Platteville campus is located in Southwest Wisconsins largest community which has a rich history rooted in mining particularly lead mining dating back to the early 19th century. The region offers excellent school systems high-quality medical and hospital facilities outstanding recreational opportunities and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville serves as a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin.
Application Deadline:
To ensure full consideration applications must be received by April 10 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
The following documents are required for applicant consideration:
Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
A current resume
For questions regarding this position please contact Elizabeth Osterholz .
Legal Notices and Important Information:
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.
The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women racial minorities persons with disabilities disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.
Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination an environment that fosters mutual respect recognizes the dignity and worth of all people and promotes to the fullest equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998 the University of Wisconsin-PlattevilleAnnual Security & Annual Fire Safety Reportis available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at608.342.1584for a paper copy of the annual report.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).
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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