SENIOR ADVISOR ***Two Positions*** – University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee – Milwaukee, WI

Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff Appointment Type Fixed Renewable, Non-Teaching FLSA Status Exempt Percent 100 Posting Type Staff Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)

As Wisconsin’s only public urban research university, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has established an international reputation for excellence in research, community engagement, teaching and entrepreneurism. Designated an R1 research institution, UWM educates more than 26,000 students and is an engine for innovation in southeastern Wisconsin.

Founded over 60 years ago in the belief that Milwaukee would need a great public university to become a great city, UWM has a dual research and access mission aimed at serving the diverse needs of Wisconsin’s largest metropolitan area by furthering opportunities at all levels for students who may be financially or educationally disadvantaged. More than one-third of its students are the first in their families to attend college, and 30 percent are students of color. In all, the university educates more than 27,000 students on its three campuses. It is the largest educator of veterans in Wisconsin, with more than 1,000 enrolled each year under the federal G.I. Bill. The Princeton Review named UWM a 2018 Best Midwestern university based on overall academic excellence and student reviews. The UWM is committed to the full inclusion of LGBT+ campus constituents. In 2018, Campus Pride Index named UWM as one of the Best of the Best Top 30 LGBTQ-friendly postsecondary institutions in the United States. UWM was the first university in the nation to implement an inclusive housing policy.

As UWM’s newest division, the Division of Enrollment Management is responsible for providing guidance in vision, policy direction and operational oversight in enrollment of students and their progress to graduation. With particular emphasis on student retention and graduation, the Division of Enrollment Management is founded on the belief in every student’s ability to succeed.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Milwaukee. 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.

Join the UWM family and the Milwaukee community and grow professionally and personally in your career and life. We make learning accessible at every age, stage of life and location. At UWM, we all share the motivation to learn and to excel. We value unique perspectives and possess the talent and desire to nurture ideas that make global impact. The comforts and connections of a major metropolitan city meet the resources and expertise of a world-class research institution at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Job Summary

Admissions Managers (Senior Advisor) will support the University of Wisconsin System and UW-Milwaukee (UWM) enrollment goals through the promotion of UWM to prospective students, families, high schools and the broader off-campus communities. These positions provide leadership and supervision of the Admissions Recruitment teams and direct outreach efforts focusing on partnerships with high schools, colleges, and community organizations as part of the overall recruitment and outreach goals and initiatives conducted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. These positions will also conduct outreach and recruitment in assigned recruitment territories throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and additional regions as assigned.

We are currently seeking two (2) top-notch candidates to fill these positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Interested applicants must have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Related work experience which includes admissions, recruitment, counseling, or advising of high school and/or college students
• Evidence of ability to travel independently, including overnight travel to events

Preferred Qualifications

Highly successful applicants should have:

• Experience working with student information systems and client relation management (CRM) systems or other student communication or tracking systems.
• Experience working in an admission and/or recruitment setting with territory management
• Familiarity with UWM’s academic programs, admission requirements, University policies and procedures as a staff member and/or student.
• Experience in management, leadership and supervision of staff in admissions or enrollment management; student supervision will be considered
• Evidence of being welcoming to individuals of all cultural backgrounds and human diversity
• Excellent written communication skills
• Evidence of excellent verbal communication skills including prior experience presenting topics to both large and small audiences
• Master’s degree or other advanced degree
• Bilingual language ability in Spanish

Application Instructions

Completed application materials must include:

• A letter of application addressing educational and professional level work experience and knowledge as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications as listed above
• A professional resume
• A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills.

Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.

UPDATE: The deadline has been extended until 4/30/2020.

Application Deadline 04/30/2020