Student Recruiter & Program Coordinator

Madison College • Madison, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Madison College – Reedsburg Branch Campus is seeking a Student Recruiter and Program Coordinator to join the team in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. This position provides recruitment, outreach, and support to prospective and returning students by guiding them through admissions, enrollment, and college transition processes. Serving as a primary point of contact for students, the Student Recruiter and Program Coordinator provides ongoing support related to academic pathways, coursework, and transfer opportunities. The position also works collaboratively with institutional departments, high schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders by participating in planning meetings, recruitment activities, outreach events, and marketing initiatives designed to expand access to Madison College programs and strengthen student engagement throughout the region. The Student Recruiter and Program Coordinator provides guidance and assistance to prospective and current students with admissions, enrollment, student account services, assessment, orientation, registration, records, and other related processes and policies. This is a part-time 25 hours a week, 52 weeks a year position. Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm with occasional evenings for event coverage. This position is a renewable, grant funded position through June 30, 2027, continuation of this position is dependent on continued funding beyond this date. However, it is expected to be renewed. Madison College believes every team member brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the world, tackle challenges, and develop innovative solutions. Come be part of our great team!

Requirements

• Associate Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year of relevant professional work experience.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of student recruitment, outreach, admissions, enrollment, and student transition processes.
• Knowledge of college admissions, registration, orientation, assessment, student accounts, and academic records processes.
• Skill in building and maintaining relationships with prospective students, current students, high school personnel, community partners, and institutional stakeholders.
• Skill in providing student-centered guidance and support in person, by phone, email, and other communication channels.
• Ability to effectively guide prospective and current students through admissions, enrollment, and college transition processes.
• Ability to engage effectively with students from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to student enrollment efforts by assisting in the development of targeted marketing and recruitment strategies that address the needs of students seeking a degree.
• Provides outreach, recruitment, guidance and support to prospective and current students by assisting with admissions, enrollment and student account services.
• Engages admitted students through multiple communication channels, monitors their progress and tracks outreach efforts to support enrollment and student success.
• Advises current and prospective students on enrollment processes, policies and procedures, ensuring they understand assessment, admissions, orientation, student accounts, registration and records.
• Builds and maintains relationships with district high schools, holding regular hours to support students in exploring college opportunities and navigating application and enrollment processes.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for students, providing assistance with coursework and transfer opportunities.
• Collaborates with institutional and community stakeholders by participating in planning meetings, outreach events and marketing initiatives to expand student access and engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree