Regional Admission Counselor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Oversee and execute a tailored recruitment program that includes high school visits, phone outreach, correspondence, and campus tours.

• Represent UW-La Crosse at high school visits, college fairs, college night events, and other activities in the designated area.

• Engage with prospective students, families, counselors, alumni, and other stakeholders.

• Advocate for academic programs and opportunities at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

• Collaborate with Admissions Office personnel to organize recruitment initiatives.

• Assist with electronic transcript management, test score entry, proofreading letters, and mail correspondence.

• Advise the Directors and Associate Directors of Admissions on workflow matters and challenges.

• Participate in professional development sessions, staff meetings, university gatherings, and Admissions activities.

• Organize monthly campus visits for potential students from the Milwaukee region.

• Engage in campus visitation programs, Campus Close-Up, and other visit initiatives.

• Design, plan, and execute recruitment events both on and off-campus.

• Present admissions information to prospective students and their families.

• Follow up with applicants regarding necessary materials and deposits.

• Provide support with recruitment technology.

• Contribute to the development and execution of the admissions recruitment strategy.

• Build relationships with organizations, groups, and individuals that impact prospective students.

• Formulate strategies to identify prospective students and promote applications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (degree must be conferred by the date of hire).

• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, including those who are low-income, first-generation, or from urban schools.

• Exceptional written communication and public speaking abilities.

• Valid driver's license is required.

• Capability to lift and transport materials weighing up to 35 lbs.

• Must currently reside in or be willing to relocate to Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, or Kenosha County.

• Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time throughout the greater Milwaukee area.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

• Strong and reliable internet connection is essential.

• Work environment must be suitable, tidy, well-lit, and free from distractions.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment.

• Experience in admissions or related fields such as education, marketing, or community organizations.

• Familiarity with UW-La Crosse through personal experience as a student or employee.

• Proficiency in presenting information to both large and small audiences.

• Strong organizational and event planning capabilities.

• Ability to be flexible and manage several competing priorities simultaneously.

• Proficient in using and learning various computer technologies, including Peoplesoft, ImageNow, Microsoft Office, and Target X Salesforce.

• Proficiency in a second language is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.

• Flexible health insurance options with low co-pays and comprehensive coverage.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid sick leave.

• Retirement system vesting after 5 years of employment.

• Benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial compensation package.

• Virtual initial interviews available.

• Opportunities for professional development.