Director, Campus Recruitment Programs and Visitor Services - UWM

Division of Academic Affairs
Department of Recruitment and Outreach
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Position: Assistant Director
Working Title: Director, Campus Recruitment Programs and Visitor Services
Appointment Type: Academic Staff, full-time position with a 12 month probationary renewable contract
Desired starting date: September 1, 2010
Responsibilities: As a member of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Recruitment and Outreach team, this individual advises and coordinates campus-wide undergraduate recruitment efforts in support of university enrollment management goals and initiatives. Responsibilities include intercampus recruitment liaison efforts, effective and ongoing coordination, development and assessment of existing and new visit programs and services, staff supervision and development, and resource management. A special focus of this position is the management and oversight of the university’s newly acquired client relations management (CRM) system in support and enhancement of recruitment and outreach effectiveness. The incumbent reports to the Executive Director and sits on the Departmental leadership team and other campus teams addressing enrollment management and related issues.
Qualifications: Master’s degree, minimum 4 years professional experience, including experience coordinating programs and giving public presentations required. Experience supervising staff also required, professional staff/ direct reports preferred. Direct experience utilizing client relation management systems or other student communication or tracking systems strongly preferred. Recruitment and/or admissions experience in college/university setting highly desired, program coordination in higher ed setting also a plus. Knowledge of recruitment/admissions best practices and national trends in higher education desirable.
Salary/Pay Basis: Salary Range 6, $53,249-66,561; salary will be commensurate with experience within the UWM academic staff salary structure. Outstanding fringe benefits.
Application Deadline: July 12, 2010
Application Procedure: Persons interested in being considered for this position must apply through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Employment Site at: http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/4635
For consideration, completed application materials must include a professional resume, letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications as listed above, and the names and contact information for three professional references. All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills. Candidates chosen for an interview will be required to submit official college transcripts.
UWM is an AA/EEO Employer. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested that their identities be withheld and the names of all finalists will be released upon request.
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All finalists for this position will require a criminal records review consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.