Admissions Counselor

Who We Are
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world - a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention.

A Small University Dedicated to Achieving Big Things
MSOE is a supportive environment where everyone is valued. Our method of learning by doing is our distinction: it is how we teach, how we learn and how we serve. MSOE's top priority is serving our students. By joining our community, you are building the leaders of tomorrow.

Our Mission
MSOE is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are united by our six values - collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship - which represent the core of our campus culture. MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together, that propels the institution forward.

At MSOE, we are dedicated to promoting an academic environment marked by an unwavering respect for every individual.

Our Leadership
MSOE is under the leadership of Dr. Eric Baumgartner. He began his Presidency in January 2026 after having served as the Executive Vice President of Academics at MSOE since 2017.

Summary
MSOE invites applications for a full-time Admissions Counselor to join our Admissions Team. Under the direction of the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor performs general duties to effectively recruit qualified prospective students, and to help meet the pre-determined enrollment goals of the university, in accordance with MSOE's established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrating the proven ability to develop and manage productive relationships with prospective students, their families, high school personnel and the MSOE community.
• Able to make a strong professional first impression with prospective students and their families.
• Possess knowledge, skill and passion for helping students to navigate through the admission process.
• Adhere and maintain the integrity of the admission process as defined by the Enrollment Steering Committee.
• Obtain a growing understanding of the admission process and how they play a role in facilitating that process to prospective students and their families.
• Embracing technology to support the admission process.
• Understanding the importance of details when entering information into the admission's software.
• Possess good written communication skills that can be used throughout the admissions process in emails and informal communications with prospective students and their families.
• Effectively use the telephone to support the admission process.
• Effectively communicate one-on-one when working with prospective students and their families through providing tours and other admission type communications.
• Be able to conduct a professional presentation.
• Grow in understanding of the university and the academic majors.
• Be collaborative and open to all individuals to provide an inviting and productive environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to connect and relate with prospective students and their families.
• Demonstrate ability to establish professional relationships with guidance counselors and high school teachers to have them think favorably of MSOE.
• Develop and maintain good professional relationships with the MSOE community to foster the needed support of the University admission effort.

• Drive a MSOE vehicle and represent MSOE through travel 50% (to include overnight).
• Answer the main switch board of the university and route calls appropriately.

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in education or related field.
• An appreciation for higher education and admissions work

• Ability to effectively write emails to prospective students and families.
• Ability to speak effectively before students, their families, teachers of the organization.
• Ability to use numbers to solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.

• Lead walking tours of campus. This can/will include stairs and operation of elevators.
• Occasional light lifting of boxes, no more than 50lbs., of recruitment materials, and pulling/pushing of carts, to transport items needed for events.