Regional First-Year Admissions Counselor

University of Wisconsin-Stout; Menomonie (WI); Remote; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university as a Regional First-Year Admissions Counselor, focusing on recruitment and outreach in the Twin Cities area. This role involves building relationships with prospective students and families, coordinating events, and representing the university. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in admissions or related fields, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Admissions, Sales, Recruiting or related fields.
• Ability to lift and transport materials up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Counsels prospective and admitted students on educational planning.
• Identifies opportunities for admissions and outreach events.
• Engages in extensive outreach and recruitment events.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Regional First-Year Admissions Counselor

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21728 JOB DETAILS: The University of

Wisconsin-Stout is welcoming applications for a Regional Admissions

Counselor (Twin Cities, Minnesota), which will report to the Senior

Admissions Counselor in Menomonie, Wisconsin. This position plays a very

important role in the recruitment and outreach activities of the

Admissions Office in Minnesota. Our goal is to increase the number of

applicants to the University of Wisconsin-Stout 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 educational

opportunities offered at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. 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-Stout. This staff member will collaborate with other

Admissions Office staff members to coordinate recruitment activities.

This is an off-campus position, and the incumbent will work from a home

office. Candidates must currently live in or be willing to relocate to

the Twin Cities area (Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area), be able

and willing to travel at least 50% time throughout the region, and be

willing and able to work evenings and weekends as needed. This is a

12-month annual position. RESPONSIBILITIES: Counsels prospective and

admitted students on educational planning and career opportunities

Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications according to

established policies and procedures 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 Creates

targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals

Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external

audiences Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external

partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission Engages in

extensive outreach and recruitment events, representing the university

to prospective students May supervise staff and/or lead a program area

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Complete applications received by the end of

the day on Thursday, April 10 are ensured full consideration.

Applications submitted after April 10, 2025, may be reviewed at the

discretion of the search committee. For questions regarding this

position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Mollie Ficek,

Transfer Admissions Counselor Email: [e-mail] If you need

assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your

application prior to uploading all required application materials,

please contact: Search Coordinator: Heather Knutson Email:

[e-mail] For additional details and to apply, visit the

following website and search for Job ID 21728: www.careers.wisconsin.edu

\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum/Required:

Bachelor\'s degree (degree must be posted by hire date) Previous

Experience In Admissions, Sales, Recruiting Or Other Related Fields.

Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds Excellent

written communication and public speaking skills Valid driver\'s license

Ability to lift and transport materials up to 35 lbs Highly Desired:

Experience in admissions or related areas of education, marketing, or

community-based organizations Knowledge of UW-Stout gained through

experience as a student or employee Ability to present information to

large and small groups Strong organizational and event planning skills

Ability to be adaptable and manage multiple competing priorities Ability

to use and learn multiple computer technologies (such as Peoplesoft,

ImageNow, Microsoft Office, Salesforce) Ability to speak fluently in a

second language \*\*\ \*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

www.careers.wisconsin.edu

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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