Job Summary
Assists with the planning, development, coordination, management, and execution of the recruitment and admissions process in alignment with the institution’s strategic goals.
Represents the institution to prospective students with a goal of attracting, admitting, and enrolling a talented, diverse student body.
Performs a variety of duties involving the review and processing of admissions applications in accordance with University guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Oversees major functions of the admissions Operations unit including developing, implementing, monitoring, and assessing application review activities carried out by staff.
Supervise professional, student, and limited term staff engaged in application review including, but not limited to, onboarding, ongoing training, workload management, and evaluating performance. Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (granted by date of hire). While the major field is not critical, majors in social work, student personnel, business, guidance, and counseling related fields would provide a strong background for this position.
- Experience in a higher education setting
- Supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or an equivalent advanced degree
- Experience in a college / university admissions office
- Experience working with client relation management systems or other student communication or tracking systems, such as PeopleSoft
- Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills, as evidenced by written application materials and interviews
- Evidence of strong analytical skills
Target Salary Range $53,000 - $58,000 Benefits and Total Rewards As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life.
UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.
Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life