Job Description

Position Information

Recruitment Number 1392
Number of Vacancies 1
Working Title Associate Director of Admissions
Classification Title Admissions Associate Dir (B)
Proposed Salary to be Offered $65,000
Appointment Percentage (Budget) 100%
Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Admissions & Recruitment, the Associate Director of Transfer Admissions is responsible for the coordination of the transfer and second-degree student recruitment and admissions processes. In addition, this position coordinates the transfer student communication plan and organizes the college fair and recruitment calendar. Establishing relationships with transfer advisors and program deans/chairs at two-year community college and technical college campuses is an important role of this position. The Associate Director leads the evaluation of transfer courses and works with UWL departments and colleges to determine course equivalences, resolve transfer issues, and maintain program articulation agreements. This position is a member of the Admissions Office leadership team and provides direct supervision to the Transfer Application Review Specialist and the Transfer Admissions Counselor. Finally, the Associate Director will meet with prospective transfer students and their families in a variety of venues, promoting opportunities at UWL, advising them of the transfer admission processes, and recruiting students who will contribute to the strength of UWL. Auto travel is required, especially during the fall and spring recruitment seasons, primarily in the Midwest. All responsibilities shall be executed while demonstrating a commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
Position Type Staff/Administrative
Pay Basis Annual
FLSA Exempt
Contingent Upon Funding No
Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? No
Required Qualifications

• Master\'s degree (accreditation standards of degree-granting institution meets acceptable levels of quality and academic standards)
• Relevant, progressive experience in higher education
• Professional written communication and public speaking skills
• Strong organizational skills (including responsibilities that demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail)
• Ability to be adaptable and manage multiple competing priorities
• Familiarity with computer applications
• Experience building relationships and working with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Valid driver\'s license (or ability to obtain a valid driver\'s license)
• Ability to lift and transport materials up to 35 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in Student Affairs or related field.
• Experience in admissions
• Experience with database systems such as Oracle/PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and ImageNow
• Experience implementing and integrating innovative enrollment management technology

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and transport materials up to 35 lbs.

Reasonable Accommodations
UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at or 608.785.8013.
Working conditions and environment

• This is a 100% in-person position
• Travel will be required for recruitment and to attend conferences.
• Occasional work during the evening and weekend will be required to meet the needs of the Admissions Office.

Miscellaneous Information

Information about your benefits
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

• excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• paid holidays and sick days.
• sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.
• after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

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Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Information about UWL and the Surrounding RegionThe University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.
For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger\'s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of \xe2\x80\x9cAmerica\'s Best Colleges\xe2\x80\x9d for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.

With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.

UW-La Crosse\'s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at .The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: .

Learn more about UW-La Crosse here:

AA/EO Statement
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

DEI Statement
UW-La Crosse\'s diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as \xe2\x80\x9c\xe2\x80\xa6 our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).
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Redbook Position Yes
Division/College Student Affairs Division
Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit

The Division of Student Affairs\' role is to enhance and support students learning experience here at UWL. We work closely with faculty, staff, community members, alumni and most importantly, students to provide quality programs and services which promote learning, leadership, involvement, service and the celebration of diversity. The Division includes a number of departments: Admissions and Recruitment, Campus Child Center, Counseling and Testing, Student Health Center, Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports, Residence Life, Student Life, University Centers, and the Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students office. The staff of the Division is truly student-centered and concerned about the holistic development of the student.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 06/22/2023
Continuous Recruitment Yes
Continuous Recruitment First Review Date
Close Date
Special Instructions

Application deadlines
This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue until the position is filled.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin\'s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin\'s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of \xe2\x80\x9cfinal candidates\xe2\x80\x9d and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment
Position Contact Name Corey Sjoquist, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Admissions and Recruitment
Position Contact Email hrinfo@uwlax.edu

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse