Regional Admission Counselor

Universities of Wisconsin

. Coordinate and implement a personalized recruitment program involving high school visits, phone calls, correspondence, and campus visits .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $46,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruitment strategies and event planning, with strong communication skills for presenting information to diverse audiences. Proficient in utilizing recruitment technology and managing multiple priorities effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeExperience In AdmissionsExcellent Written CommunicationPublic Speaking SkillsEvent Planning Skills

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Hard Skills

Recruitment StrategiesAdmissions ProcessesStudent EngagementData ManagementEvent Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAdaptabilityInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

PeoplesoftImageNowMicrosoft OfficeTarget X Salesforce

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudent RecruitmentCommunity-Based OrganizationsDiversity and Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and implement a personalized recruitment program involving high school visits, phone calls, correspondence, and campus visits
Represent UW-La Crosse at high school visits, college fairs, college night programs, and other events in the assigned area
Meet with prospective students, families, counselors, alumni, and other contacts
Promote academic programs and opportunities at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Collaborate with Admissions Office staff to coordinate recruitment activities
Assist with electronic transcripts, test score loading, proofing letters, and mail correspondence
Advise Directors and Associate Directors of Admissions on workflow and problems
Participate in professional development, staff meetings, university meetings, and Admissions activities
Coordinate monthly campus visits for prospective students from the Milwaukee area
Participate in campus visitation, Campus Close-Up, and other visit programs
Create, plan, and implement on- and off-campus recruitment events
Present admissions information to prospective students and families
Follow up with applicants regarding required materials and deposits
Assist with recruitment technology
Participate in developing and implementing the admissions recruitment plan
Establish relationships with organizations, groups, and individuals influencing prospective students
Develop strategies to identify prospective students and encourage applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (degree must be posted by hire date)
Experience working with students with various backgrounds, which may include low income, first generation, and students from urban schools
Excellent written communication and public speaking skills
Valid driver’s license
Ability to lift and transport materials up to 35 lbs.
Must currently live in or be willing to relocate to Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine or Kenosha County
Able and willing to travel at least 50% of the time throughout the greater Milwaukee area
Willing and able to work evenings and weekends as needed
Strong and reliable internet
Work area must be appropriate, clean, bright, and free of distractions
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment
Experience in admissions or related areas of education, marketing, or community-based organizations
Knowledge of UW-La Crosse gained through experience as a student or employee
Ability to present information to large and small groups
Strong organizational and event planning skills
Ability to be adaptable and manage multiple competing priorities
Ability to use and learn multiple computer technologies, such as Peoplesoft, ImageNow, Microsoft Office, and Target X Salesforce
Ability to speak fluently in a second language is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid vacation for 12-month positions
Flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Retirement system vesting after 5 years of employment
Benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package
Virtual initial interviews
Professional development opportunities