ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

Job no: 99948-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department:ENROLLMENTMGMT/ADMISSIONS
Location: Madison
Categories: Academic Advising, Student Services/Support

Position Summary:

The UW-Madison Office of Admissions and Recruitment invites applications for the Admissions Counselor position from those seeking a fast-paced, mission-driven professional recruitment and admission counseling position. Admissions counselors represent the university to all prospective undergraduate populations, specializing in the freshmen recruitment, application review, and enrollment cycle. Counselors are integral to the success of our office and receive a comprehensive generalist orientation and training program as well as opportunities to specialize in various aspects of the admissions profession.

Please note that a complete application includes three items: cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. All three pieces of the application must be saved into one document for submission.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

-- Successful candidates will have prior experience in college admissions or a closely related office such as campus tours, orientation, or other direct work with student outreach and enrollment.
-- Preferably, candidates will have two or more years of related experience after their bachelor's degree is conferred.
-- Candidates with experience evaluating applications through a holistic, selective admissions process, and/or experience recruiting undergraduate students to a four-year institution are ideal.
-- Successful candidates will be ready to join a large, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment, and committed to contributing to a team-driven office while taking pride in the work assigned to them. Additionally, successful candidates will present the following:
-- Demonstrated attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
-- Proven ability to work with individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds.
-- Work experience that communicates a history of creativity, independent work, success in a team environment, and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
-- Strong oral and written communications skills, public speaking experience, and excellent customer service skills.
-- Strong facility with the use of computers, office software applications, and database systems.
-- Ability to travel both locally and outside of the state.
-- Evening and weekend work required during peak times.

License or Certificate:

This position involves travel. A valid driver's license is required to operate a state vehicle. Incumbents must be able to operate a state vehicle or provide his/her own transportation.

Additional Information:

These full-time academic staff positions are available with a desired begin date of September 1, 2019. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered, with title and salary dependent on qualifications. The minimum starting salary is $40,000.

The mission of the Division of Enrollment Management (Offices of Admissions and Recruitment, Student Financial Aid, Registrar, and Integrated Student Information Systems) is to provide access to higher education and collaborate with campus partners to ensure student success. We are committed to the highest standard of service for our students, colleagues, visitors, and other customers. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary, respectful and inclusive behaviors in all of our interactions.

Eligibility to legally work in the United States without sponsorship is required by the anticipated start date of the position. Applicants must be able to sustain eligibility, without sponsorship, through the duration of their employment.

Department(s):

A051000-ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT/ADMISSIONS

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $40,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Apply by clicking Apply Now to go to the 'begin application' page. In the Application Materials section, upload ONE document in PDF format that contains ALL of the following information:

1. A cover letter which highlights work experience in higher education that includes application review and student recruitment.
2. A resume detailing education and work experience.
3. Contact information for three references. Note: References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Applications must be received by the application deadline for ensured consideration. Failure to submit complete application materials may result in ineligibility for this position. A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists. Eligibility to legally work in the United States without sponsorship is required by the anticipated start date of the position.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the Unites States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment and must be able to sustain eligibility, without sponsorship, through the duration of their employment.

Contact:

Kim Morgan
kim.morgan@wisc.edu
608-265-2002
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

SR STUDENT SERV COORD(T25BN) or STUDENT SERVICES CORD(T25DN) or ASSOC STU SERV COORD(T25FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

99948-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://oed.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

Applications Open: Aug 6 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close:Aug 20 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time