Program and recruitment coordinator

Full job description

Job Summary:

The La Follette School of Public Affairs is highly ranked among graduate degree public policy programs and enjoys a worldwide reputation for research and teaching. Our mission is to train leaders and conduct research to inspire evidence-based policymaking and to advance the public good.


As a member of La Follette's Student Services team, the Graduate Program Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator I will be responsible for completing a broad range of duties that involve:

• recruiting and developing collaborative partnerships to bring in new applicants
• advising prospective and admitted students
• serving as the department's Slate lead and supporting the graduate admissions cycle
• creating and executing communication plans and developing materials to support admissions and advising
• evaluating recruiting and advising programs and efforts.

We seek a responsible colleague who works well independently and collaborates well within a team structure.

Responsibilities:

Develops and implements recruitment plans, organizes events, recruits and trains staff and volunteers, evaluates admissions applications, and represents the institution to prospective graduate program students with a goal of attracting, admitting, and enrolling a talented, diverse student body.

• 30% Counsels prospective and admitted graduate students on educational planning and career opportunities
• 30% Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications for admission to a graduate program according to established policies and procedures
• 10% Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events
• 5% Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution
• 5% Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
• 10% Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals
• 5% Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences
• 5% Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.


The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Required:
Bachelor's degree in student affairs administration, higher education, or a related field.


Preferred:
Master's degree in similar or related fields.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A minimum of 2 years of previous relevant professional experience in admissions, recruitment, advising, and support in higher education settings.
• Highly organized, thorough, detail-oriented work style, with strong time and task management skills.
• Promoting a positive, respectful, and socially just work and learning environment.
• Ability to work independently and contribute meaningfully to a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to give presentations to students, communicating with applicants and students, and working with campus partners.
• Basic computer literacy and willingness to adapt and learn new software/platforms.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of college recruitment cycle and best practices in recruiting, admitting, and enrolling students

Experience developing and executing recruitment, outreach, and/or enrollment strategies geared toward college students.

• Experience using systems involved in Academic Advising, Admissions, Academic Progress Tracking, and Scholarships or can easily learn computer application systems.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to lead and work with students, staff, and faculty to effectively advance department goals.
• Strong computer skills.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%


This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $42,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $42,000 - $56,300 and is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

Additional Information:

Selected applicants will be invited to participate in virtual interviews (via Zoom) in late April. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview on campus in May.

How to Apply:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.


Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on Sunday, April 21, 2024. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume.


Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews (via Zoom) in late April. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references. References will not be contacted without notice.


For questions on the position, contact: Amy Ducy, .

Contact:

Amy Ducy


Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Grad Prog Adm & Rctmt Coord I(AE030)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/LAFOLLET PUBL AF/LAF PA

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

295248-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.


Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.


The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).


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