Regional Admission Counselor

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Regional Admission Counselor

Academic Staff

Regular

Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator II

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.

Lifting and transporting materials up to 35 lbs. is required.

Typical work hours are 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. However, evening and weekend hours will be required. Travel to multiple high schools and meetings in the Greater Milwaukee area will be required each week. Travel to the UW-La Crosse campus for recruitment events and meetings will be required each month. Ability to travel throughout the Midwest by automobile is also required.

Ensure that your work area is appropriate, clean, and bright. Strong and reliable internet. Free of distractions.

The review of applications starts on November 16, 2026. Applications received on or before November 16th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at .

• Assist with electronic transcripts, test score loading, proofing letters, and mail correspondences.
• Keep Director/Associate Directors of Admission advised on workflow and any problems.
• Be knowledgeable about other positions in the Admissions Office.
• Assist when problems arise, or workloads become too heavy.
• Also assist with workloads when unexpected illness occurs among other staff members.
• Perform tasks assigned by Director/Associate Directors of Admissions.
• Participate in professional development opportunities in consultation with the Director of Admissions.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and other university…