Regional Admissions Counselor (Greater Milwaukee)

The Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator II, with the working title of Regional Admissions Counselor (Greater Milwaukee Area), will report to the Associate Director of Admissions. This position plays a very important role in the recruitment and outreach activities of the Admissions Office in the Milwaukee area. Our goal is to increase the number of applicants to the University and enroll a talented and diverse student body. This staff member will meet with prospective students and their families, high school counselors, various groups on and off campus, alumni, and other contacts to promote the opportunities offered at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The successful candidate will need to have demonstrated a successful career of working with students of various backgrounds, which may include low income, first generation, and students from urban schools. A significant part of the recruitment process will be establishing and nurturing relationships that can serve as a conduit for students to learn about UW-La Crosse. This staff member will collaborate with other Admissions Office staff members, working together to coordinate recruitment activities.

This is an off-campus position, and the incumbent will work from a home office. The incumbent must currently live in or be willing to relocate to either Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine or Kenosha County. Candidates must be able and willing to travel at least 50% of the time throughout the greater Milwaukee area and be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as needed.