Admissions Counselor

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This position manages all student segments and all aspects of the college search and admissions process within the assigned geographic territory in alignment with the Strategic Enrollment Plan using data to inform work. The individual promotes UW-Stevens Point main, branch, and online campuses through representation at college fairs, UW System events, visits to middle/high schools, two-year colleges, community organizations, and virtual events, with extensive follow-up via meetings, phone, email, text, etc. to generate, complete, and yield applicants. This position works directly with students and families as well as guidance counselors, advisors, teachers, and community-based organizations. The individual in this position must effectively present the professional pathways created by a university education, serve as a UWSP brand ambassador, and be a source of detailed and accurate information on the admission process, costs and financing, UWSP’s academic programs and career outcomes, and its co-curricular learning and extra-curricular opportunities. 

**Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with university events sponsored by other departments for promotional or recruitment purposes as directed.

• Communicate consistently and effectively with prospective students and their families in person and via phone, email, text messaging, video messaging, and other communication platforms.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Admissions and Recruitment Leadership team.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues in financial aid, advising, registrar, and other campus offices to ensure a consistent and smooth transition from applicant to enrolled student.

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

• Represent the University at high schools, college and career fairs, professional conferences, and out in the community to increase public awareness of University programs and opportunities. Travel required, including nights and weekends.

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

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

• 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

• Recruit a wide range of students from different backgrounds and communities for all University degree programs from high schools and community-based organizations for all three campus locations utilizing academic sales techniques.

• Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences

• Knowledge of University programs, departments, student services, higher education trends, policies and practices and maintain the knowledge through continuous independent learning and research. Independently seek out information and utilize best judgment during ambiguous situations.

• Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals

• Assist with campus events, including regularly scheduled presentations, through the direction of the Assistant Director of Recruitment and the Visit Coordinator. Occasional evening and weekend events are required. Events include large scale visits, daily presentations, one-on-one meetings, Saturday visits, virtual visits, and group visits.

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The UW-Stevens Point Admissions and Recruitment team guides prospective students and their families through the application process. We answer their questions, help them navigate the next steps like financial aid, and plan visits for students to experience campus in person and see just how good a fit it truly is.

Compensation:

$43,000, minimum annually, based on qualifications and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license.

• Experience working in admissions, customer service, sales, or related fields.

• Excellent public speaking, interpersonal, written communication, and collaborative skills.

• Demonstrated time-management skills, ability to multitask, adapt, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.

• Willingness to work in a fast past environment with the ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, social sciences, humanities, or related fields.

• Recruitment experience.

• Comfortable with technology and customer relationship management systems (CRM - SLATE).

• Bilingual.

• Experience of operating technology-based platforms (i.e. Microsoft office suite).

• Experience in college or university recruitment.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 2/20/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume

After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials.

Contact Information:

Name: Karrie Lane

Email: klane@uwsp.edu

Phone: 715-346-4024

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu

Phone: 715-346-2606

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 United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

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

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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.