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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT

STUDENT SERVICES       


Position: #09-27AS53          

Position: Admissions Counselor

Position Description:
The Office of Admissions invites applications for an Associate Advisor with the working title of Admissions Counselor.  This person will assist the Assistant Director of Admissions with the implementation of recruitment initiatives that will reach students from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.  Extensive regional travel (primarily in Wisconsin and during the fall months) and occasional evenings/weekends are conditions of employment.  Primary responsibilities will include:

    Advise prospective students and their parents in individual and group information settings

    Represent UWSP at high schools, college days/night programs, and college fairs

    Provide information about admissions policies, enrollment management and academic programs of the university to prospective students, counselors and parents via telephone, written correspondence, and public presentations

     Coordinate tour guide program scheduling and training

    Read and process freshman applications for admission

    Assist in the development of campus recruiting publications

    Assist the assistant director and director in planning of recruitment activities, including ViewPoint Days and project assignments as needed.

Department/University Description:
Located midway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis in the center of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point offers a wide range of academic programs to over 8,900 students.  Students enrolled within the College of Letters and Science, College of Natural Resources, College of Fine Arts and Communication, and College of Professional Studies experience a student-to-faculty ratio of 21:1 in the classroom, with one in five having studied abroad by the time they graduate.  The 400-acre campus features state of the art facilities coupled with the beautiful woodlands, marshlands and meadows of Schmeeckle Nature Reserve.  Stevens Point is a city of 25,000 and is located on the banks of the scenic Wisconsin River.  The Stevens Point campus and community offer a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities throughout the year. 

Qualifications:
 
--Bachelor’s degree required
 --Demonstrated strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
 --Must be willing to travel extensively in Wisconsin and other areas of the upper Midwest (primarily northern Illinois and
   Michigan) and must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license
 --Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds
 --Demonstrated experience making public presentations to small and large groups

Preferred Qualifications:
 --Knowledge about UW-Stevens Point desirable
 --Strong organizational skills, including experience planning large-scale programs and/or events preferred
 --Web maintenance experience desirable
 --Experience leading, training, or supervising student staff preferred
 --Previous experience in admissions or student services helpful

Appointment Date: Approximately August 1, 2009   

Terms of Employment:
This is an entry-level, professional, 12 month, 75% academic staff appointment (6 months full-time; 6 months half-time)  

Salary: Starting salary mid- to high-20s plus full academic staff benefits

Application Procedure:
Candidates must submit hard copies of:
 --Letter of application outlining how your qualifications meet the criteria for this position
 --A current resume and list of three professional and/or academic references
 --Unofficial college transcripts

Email submissions will not be considered.

Send hard copy of application materials to:

Sarah Stillwell, Chair of Search Committee
Admissions Office
Park Student Service Building
UW-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI  54481-3897

Deadline:
Application materials must be postmarked and received in total by Friday, June 19, 2009.
 

The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment will require a criminal background check.