PharmD Admissions & Events Coordinator

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy seeks a Graduate Program Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator II to join the PharmD Admissions team, developing recruitment plans, coordinating events, and leading the Pharmacy Summer Program for high school students.

The role coordinates outreach across Wisconsin, represents the School at events, and partners with faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Some travel and evening/weekend work are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in recruitment, admissions, event planning, program coordination, or secondary education.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, coordinate, and execute events or educational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines with a high degree of organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using CRM platforms, databases, or productivity software (e.g., Microsoft 365).
• Ability and willingness to travel regionally and work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications for admission to a graduate program according to established policies and procedures.
• Leads the planning, programming, and implementation of the summer pharmacy program for high school students interested in pharmacist careers.
• Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences
• Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution
• Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
• Develops and implements recruitment marketing messages, registration pages, and event tracking in our CRM for prospective student events and recruitment initiatives.
• Counsels prospective and admitted graduate students on educational planning and career opportunities
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission
• Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals

Skills

Event planning

Admissions

Recruitment

CRM experience

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy seeks a Graduate Program Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator II to join the PharmD Admissions team, developing recruitment plans, coordinating events, and leading the Pharmacy Summer Program for high school students.

The role coordinates outreach across Wisconsin, represents the School at events, and partners with faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Some travel and evening/weekend work are required.