Reg. First Yr. Admiss. Couns.

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Regional First-Year Admissions Counselor for Madison/Milwaukee Area

The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic welcomes applications for a Regional First-Year Admissions Counselor for the Madison/Milwaukee area. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Admissions-Recruitment. This position plays a very important role in the recruitment and outreach activities of the Admissions Office. Our goals are to increase the number of applicants to the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic and to 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 educational opportunities offered at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic. 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-Stout Polytechnic. These staff members will collaborate with other Admissions Office staff members to coordinate recruitment activities.

This position is 12-month annual role. This is a fully remote position located in the Milwaukee/Madison Area. Candidate must be able and willing to travel up to 75% of the time throughout the region and be willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our Human Resources Office, phone: 715.232.2149. 

UW Title and Description: Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator II (AE084)

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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

• 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

Department:

The Admissions Office is responsible for recruiting and admitting students. The office hosts formal tours for prospective students and oversees the processing of undergraduate and graduate applications and transfer credits. Prospective students can apply directly to UW-Stout Polytechnic through the Universities of Wisconsin website or the Common Application.

The UW-Stout Polytechnic Admissions Office is committed to creating an inclusive campus community that is fully engaged in supporting student success. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.

Compensation:

Minimum starting salary of $50,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Universities of Wisconsin provides excellent employment benefits including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

• Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
• Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (degree must be posted by hire date)
• Previous experience in admissions, recruiting, sales, education, or other related fields
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills, including the ability to present information effectively to large and small groups
• 1 year of professional experience
• Willingness to travel
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of UW-Stout gained through experience as a student, stakeholder, or employee
• Strong organizational and event planning skills
• Ability to be adaptable and manage multiple competing priorities
• Ability to use and learn multiple computer technologies (such as Salesforce, Peoplesoft, Microsoft Office Suite, and Imaging Software)
• Ability to speak fluently in a second language

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by the end of the day, Monday, August 20, 2026, are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after August 20, 2026, may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials:

Cover letter (* See below)

Curriculum vitae or resume

Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them. Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900.

It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Kayla Campbell, Application Review Specialist

Email: CampbellKayl@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all of the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Simon Brown, Office Manager

Email: brownsi@uwstout.edu

Guidelines to ensure consideration:    

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.     

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.  

It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.   

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. 

• Employee Benefits:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. 

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout Polytechnic is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

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.