Grad Prog Adm & Rctmt Coord

Job Duties

This position is the lead recruiter and admissions coordinator for the UW‑Oshkosh Graduate School. This person develops and implements recruitment plans, organizes events, recruits and trains staff and volunteers, processes admissions applications, and represents the institution to prospective graduate students with a goal of attracting, admitting, and enrolling a talented, diverse student body.

• Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications for admission to a graduate program according to established policies and procedures
• 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
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution
• Counsels prospective and admitted graduate students on educational planning and career opportunities
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission
• Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement

Graduate School, Research, and Innovation

Starting at $52,000 commensurate with experience.

• Exemplary customer service
• Professional and positive written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and complete projects on time
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 apps
• Ability to learn new software applications

• Experience in higher education setting, especially admissions, ideal but not required

• Bachelor's Degree

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

* Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note:

Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them. To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received by the end of the day on 03/10/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. 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.

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment or 920‑424‑1166

Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 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. UW Oshkosh is not an e‑verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

UWO 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 hrofficeor 920‑424‑1166. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

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