Admissions Counselor

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Position Title:

Admissions Counselor

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Adm & Rctmt Coord II

Job Duties:

The Admissions Counselor plans, develops, and manages a comprehensive recruitment strategy aligned with UW–Green Bay’s strategic enrollment goals, representing the university to prospective students, families, schools, and community partners. Conducts targeted outreach via CRM Salesforce to support yield efforts through personalized communication. Southeastern Wisconsin territory management; delivers presentations and detailed information specific to admissions, cost, scholarships, academic programs, etc. Builds and maintains relationships with high school counselors, staff and community organizations; coordinates high school visits, events and virtual student meetings. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission

• Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events

• Recruit and counsel prospective students by providing timely and accurate information about degree options, admission procedures, general education requirements, supporting and major course requirements for available programs of study, and rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the institution

• May supervise staff and/or lead a program area

• Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences

• Use CRM Salesforce to effectively recruit students

• Counsels prospective and admitted students on educational planning and career opportunities

• Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals

• Engages in extensive outreach and recruitment events, representing the university to prospective students

• Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement

• Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications according to established policies and procedures

Start Date:

August 3, 2026

Department:

Admissions

Compensation:

Compensation range of $44,739 - $46,226.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree by start date

• Experience in admissions, customer service experience within higher education, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in K-12 or post-secondary education

• Proficiency in speaking and reading in a second language, preferably Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali

• Experience with software systems such as Peoplesoft, Salesforce, ImageNow that support Admissions processes

Conditions of Appointment:

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate will travel to Southeastern Wisconsin high schools, fairs, and other institutions as necessary. Occasional daytime, evening, and weekend hours will be required. Rental cars and hotel accommodations will be available as needed.

This position may have the option to work on-campus with a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request.

Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

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