Admissions Counselor

Salary: $45,966.00 - $46,350.00 Annually

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.

Independent travel is a core function of the job

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about the Vehicle Use and Driver Authorization Policy.

Applicants are required to:
Have a valid driver's license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements of the Travel and Expense Policy.

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

• Engages in extensive outreach and recruitment events, representing the university to prospective students
• Counsels prospective and admitted students on educational planning and career opportunities
• May supervise staff and/or lead a program area
• Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications according to established policies and procedures
• Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution
• Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
• Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals
• Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission

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.

The Admissions Counselor is a full‑time, salaried, exempt, annual (12‑month) position.

Well‑qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $45,966 - $46,350 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.

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.

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

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

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

Experience in college or university recruitment.