Admissions Counselor

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-La Crosse is seeking an Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator II (Admissions Counselor) to engage prospective students and families on campus and at events across Wisconsin.

The role promotes admission opportunities, guides applicants through processes, and targets students who will strengthen the university's diversity and talent pool. You will build relationships with high schools, counselors, alumni, and community partners, coordinating recruitment activities with the Admissions Office.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective students and families to promote UW-La Crosse opportunities.
• Advise applicants on admission processes and target diverse, high-potential students.
• Establish and nurture relationships with low-income, first-generation students and urban school communities.
• Collaborate with Admissions Office staff to coordinate recruitment activities.

Job description

The Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator II, with the working title of Admissions Counselor will report to the Associate Director of Admissions. This position will meet with prospective students and their families in a variety of venues, promoting opportunities at UW-La Crosse, advising them of admission processes, and targeting students who will contribute to the strength of UW-La Crosse. Our goal is to increase the number of applicants to the University and enroll a talented and diverse student body. This staff member will meet with prospective students and their families, high school counselors, various groups on and off campus, alumni, and other contacts to promote the opportunities offered at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The successful candidate will need to have demonstrated a successful career of working with students of various backgrounds, which may include low income, first generation, and students from urban schools. A significant part of the recruitment process will be establishing and nurturing relationships that can serve as a conduit for students to learn about UW-La Crosse. This staff member will collaborate with other Admissions Office staff members, working together to coordinate recruitment activities.

This is an on-campus position, and the incumbent will work on the UW-La Crosse campus.