Associate Director of Admissions & New Student Services
Deadline for Applications is 4/25/2021

The Associate Director of Admissions & New Student Services leads student recruitment efforts in support of achieving institutional, enrollment-related strategic goals. The Associate Director assists in the development and interpretation of operating policies and procedures, the establishment of enrollment targets, the defining and management of recruitment territories, and the implementation of a campus-wide strategic marketing and recruitment plan. The Associate Director manages the day-to-day operations of the Admissions Office with direct supervision over the Admissions Counselors and Visitor Services Coordinator and oversight of the Operations Team.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Admissions, Enrollment, Orientation, Advising, or related field in a higher education setting.
• Experience supervising professional staff and ability to maintain effective professional working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels both with the campus community and with external constituents.
• Experience using a student information system (preferably PeopleSoft), document imaging software, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple work assignments and projects for one’s self and the team.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references
• Transcripts

Review of Applications

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. Sunday April 25th, 2021 are ensured full consideration. 

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated.

(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process because of a disability, please let us know. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations to a person's disability.