Admissions Counselor

University of Wisconsin Stout•Stevens Point, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position manages all student segments and all aspects of the college search and admissions process within the assigned geographic territory in alignment with the Strategic Enrollment Plan using data to inform work. The individual promotes UW-Stevens Point main, branch, and online campuses through representation at college fairs, UW System events, visits to middle/high schools, two-year colleges, community organizations, and virtual events, with extensive follow-up via meetings, phone, email, text, etc. to generate, complete, and yield applicants. This position works directly with students and families as well as guidance counselors, advisors, teachers, and community-based organizations. The individual in this position must effectively present the professional pathways created by a university education, serve as a UWSP brand ambassador, and be a source of detailed and accurate information on the admission process, costs and financing, UWSP’s academic programs and career outcomes, and its co-curricular learning and extra-curricular opportunities. Independent travel is a core function of the job. It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about the Vehicle Use and Driver Authorization Policy. Applicants are required to have a valid driver's license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements of the Travel and Expense Policy. Full position description is available upon request.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Experience working in admissions, customer service, sales, or related fields.
Excellent public speaking, interpersonal, written communication, and collaborative skills.
Demonstrated time-management skills, ability to multitask, adapt, and meet deadlines.
Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.
Willingness to work in a fast past environment with the ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, social sciences, humanities, or related fields.
Recruitment experience.
Comfortable with technology and customer relationship management systems (CRM - SLATE).
Bilingual.
Experience of operating technology-based platforms (i.e. Microsoft office suite).
Experience in college or university recruitment.

Responsibilities

Engages in extensive outreach and recruitment events, representing the university to prospective students
Counsels prospective and admitted students on educational planning and career opportunities
May supervise staff and/or lead a program area
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