Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator - College of Education and Professional Studies

Universities of Wisconsin • Whitewater, WI

6d • $53,000

About The Position

Attention: The College of Education and Professional Studies (CoEPS) at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a professional staff member in the area of graduate and post-baccalaureate student recruitment and admissions. This is a full-time, one-year fixed-terminal position. For information on fixed-term contracts, please see UW System Admin Policy 1250: Job Security. Job Summary: Responsibilities are focused on supporting recruitment efforts, licensure admissions checks and documentation for post-baccalaureate and graduate licensure programs. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty coordinators of our post-baccalaureate and graduate programs to bolster recruitment efforts, support students through the admissions process, and track student fulfillment of teacher licensure requirements. The candidate will be expected to interact with school district partners including visits to schools, which may include conference attendance and/or evening meetings. The candidate will collaborate closely with the CoEPS administrative team and Graduate Studies and Continuing Education. The candidate will be expected to participate in college administrative team meetings, committees, and activities, and embrace the principles of inclusion and belonging as a member of the university community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required.
• Strong networking abilities, attention to detail, problem solving skills, and communication skills including written and public speaking skills.
• Commitment to working with inclusive populations and serving as an active member of the university community.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college is preferred.
• Experience in higher education and familiarity with student and applicant tracking systems such as Slate, Navigate, Stellic, WINS, etc. is preferred.
• Familiarity with Department of Public Instruction (DPI) license lookup, statutory stipulations, and Educator Preparation Program regulations would be beneficial to this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication, recruitment and retention efforts for post-baccalaureate and graduate programs including communication with prospective students, collaboration with faculty coordinators to ensure clear understanding of program goals, and partnership with undergraduate/graduate studies admissions offices to confirm applications are processed and lead to successful enrollment in programs.
• Prepare student records for enrollment: including but not limited to transcript review, GPA calculations, and criminal background checks.
• Maintain a licensure database of statutory requirements for all graduate and post-bacc students.
• Support retention in programs through advising, registration support, and sharing follow-up communications with faculty coordinators.
• Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications according to established policies and procedures
• Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events
• Counsels prospective and admitted students on educational planning and career opportunities
• 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

Benefits

• UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package.
• To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time