Posted: Feb 20, 2026
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Admissions Counselor

Application Deadline: N/A

Admissions Counselor

 

Milwaukee, WI

 

Full Time

 

JR10008376

 

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Position Title:

Admissions Counselor

 

Job Category:

Academic Staff

 

Employment Type:

Regular

 

Job Profile:

Adm & Rctmt Coord II

 

Job Duties:

 

Reporting to the Admissions Manager, the Freshmen Admissions Counselor will support the Universities of Wisconsin and UW-Milwaukee (UWM) enrollment goals through the promotion of UWM to prospective new freshmen students, families, and broader off-campus communities. This position is responsible for direct outreach efforts focusing on partnerships with high schools and community organizations as part of the overall recruitment and outreach strategies conducted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This position will be responsible for managing an assigned recruitment territory throughout Wisconsin, and additional regions as assigned.

 

Key Job Responsibilities:

 

• 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

 

• Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events

 

• 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

 

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

 

• May supervise staff and/or lead a program area

 

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

 

Department: Office of Undergraduate Admissions

 

Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 Annual

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher, or commensurate education and work experience

 

• Evidence of related work experience such as admissions, recruitment, counseling, or advising students

 

• Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one for necessary travel associated with the position

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Master's degree or other advanced degree

 

• Familiarity with UWM's academic programs, admission requirements, and University policies and procedures as a staff member and/or student

 

• Experience working with high school students and other student types in a higher education setting

 

• Evidence of being welcoming to individuals of all cultural backgrounds and human diversity

 

• Excellent written communication skills and evidence of excellent verbal communication skills

 

• Bilingual in Spanish

 

How to Apply:

 

Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit the following:

 

• Resume

 

• Cover Letter

 

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes and cover letters will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application.

 

In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

 

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

 

The last day to submit your application is Sunday, March 15.

 

Contact Information:

 

Erica Harwell

 

mailto:[email protected]

 

Reasonable Accommodations

Pursuant to https://apps.uwm.edu/secu-policies/storage/other/SAAP5-3.Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_and_Procedures.pdf, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact mailto:[email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

 

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

 

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

 

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

 

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

 

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