Admissions Counselor – Asian American Outreach & Recruitment

ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
– ASIAN AMERICAN OUTREACH & RECRUITMENT Job no: 222728-AS Work type: Staff-Full Time Department: ENROLLMENTMGMT/ADMISSIONS Location: Madison Categories: Academic Advising, Student Services/Support, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Extension, Outreach, Public Engagement Position Summary: The UW-Madison Office of Admissions and Recruitment invites applications from those with expertise and passion for working with the Southeast Asian communities we serve in the greater Wisconsin area including Hmong, Lao, and Cambodian.

The position will be a great fit for those seeking a fast-paced, mission-driven professional recruitment and admission counseling position.

The Admissions Counselor – Asian American Outreach & Recruitment will play a key, collaborative role in advancing the university by recruiting highly talented and diverse students and meeting enrollment objectives.

The position will be responsible for articulating UW-Madison’s message, participating in the holistic application review process, and maintaining communication with prospective students and families through speaking engagements on and off campus, as well as the management of an assigned recruitment territory.

Position Duties: List of Duties 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.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Degree and Area of Specialization: Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience: Prior experience working in admissions or student affairs at a selective college or university is preferred.

Knowledge of the college admission recruitment cycle and best practices in attracting, recruiting, admitting, and enrolling students within a large university/high volume admissions office is preferred.

Proven experience working with individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds.

Experience with community-based organizations working with college-going Southeast Asian students is preferred.

High level of fluency in Hmoob, Thai, or Laotian, both written and verbal is preferred.

Strong oral and written communication skills including significant public speaking experience.

Proven results in achieving objectives and goals.

Demonstrated commitment to data-driven decision-making, including effective analytical skills.

Strong facility with computers, office software applications, and database systems Capability to leverage technology, office software, CRM system, etc.

Ability and willingness to travel locally and nationally, and work evening and weekend hours during peak times.

Knowledge of the UW-Madison community including academic offerings, research, and student life is preferred.

License or Certificate: This position involves travel.

A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state vehicle.

Incumbents must be able to operate a state vehicle or provide his/her own transportation.

Additional Information: This full-time academic staff position is available with a desired begin date of June 15, 2020.

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered, with title and salary dependent on qualifications.

The minimum starting salary is $40,000.

The mission of the Division of Enrollment Management (Offices of Admissions and Recruitment, Student Financial Aid, Registrar, and Integrated Student Information Systems) is to provide access to higher education and collaborate with campus partners to ensure student success.

We are committed to the highest standard of service for our students, colleagues, visitors, and other customers.

Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary, respectful and inclusive behaviors in all of our interactions.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e.

a citizen or national of the Unites States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment and must be able to sustain eligibility, without sponsorship, through the duration of their employment.

Department(s): A051000-ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT/ADMISSIONS Work Type: Full Time: 100% Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $40,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Instructions to Applicants: Apply by clicking “Apply Now” to go to the ‘begin application’ page.

In the “Application Materials” section, upload ONE document in PDF format that contains ALL of the following information: 1.

A cover letter which highlights work experience in higher education that includes application review and student recruitment.

2.

A resume detailing education and work experience.

3.

Contact information for three references.

Note: References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Applications must be received by the application deadline for ensured consideration.

Failure to submit complete application materials may result in ineligibility for this position.

A criminal background check and sexual harassment/sexual violence questions will be conducted on all finalists.

Eligibility to legally work in the United States without sponsorship is required by the anticipated start date of the position.

Contact: Kim Morgan kim.morganwisc.edu 608-265-2002 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

) Official Title: SR STUDENT SERV COORD(T25BN) or STUDENT SERVICES CORD(T25DN) or ASSOC STU SERV COORD(T25FN) Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 222728-AS The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures.

As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Spring 2020.

Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same.

For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .

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.

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UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

Applications Open: Apr 17 2020 Central Daylight Time Applications Close: May 10 2020 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time