Regional Admissions Counselor — Milwaukee Area

University of Wisconsin La Crosse; Town of Bangor (WI); Remote; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

UW-La Crosse seeks a Regional Admissions Counselor (Greater Milwaukee Area) to meet with prospective students, families, counselors, and groups to promote UW-La Crosse. This off-campus role requires relocation or residence in Milwaukee/Waukesha/Racine or Kenosha County and ~50% travel within the Greater Milwaukee area.

The incumbent will work from a home office, evenings and weekends as needed, and travel throughout the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (degree must be posted by hire date).
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, including low income and first generation.
• Excellent written communication and public speaking skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and transport materials up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electronic transcripts, test score loading, proofing letters, and mail correspondences.
• Keep Director/Associate Directors of Admission advised on workflow and any problems.
• Be knowledgeable about other positions in the Admissions Office and assist with workloads when heavy.
• Perform tasks assigned by Directors of Admissions.
• Participate in professional development opportunities in consultation with the Director of Admissions.
• Coordinate and implement a personalized recruitment program involving high school visits, calls, and campus visits.
• Represent UW-La Crosse during high school visits and college events; travel is required.
• Meet with prospective students and families in various settings.
• Be familiar with academic programs and admissions processes.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies and relationships with organizations to influence prospective students.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

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Education

Bachelor’s degree

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Job description

UW-La Crosse seeks a Regional Admissions Counselor (Greater Milwaukee Area) to meet with prospective students, families, counselors, and groups to promote UW-La Crosse. This off-campus role requires relocation or residence in Milwaukee/Waukesha/Racine or Kenosha County and ~50% travel within the Greater Milwaukee area.

The incumbent will work from a home office, evenings and weekends as needed, and travel throughout the Midwest.