Recruitment Coordinator For Native American Communities

Job Summary:

Come join our team in the Office of Admissions and Recruitment within the Division of Enrollment Management at UW-Madison! We are admissions professionals dedicated to recruiting, admitting, and enrolling the next generation of UW-Madison undergraduates.

UW-Madison is strongly committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background. To support this commitment, the Office of Admissions and Recruitment (OAR) invites applications from those with expertise, cultural knowledge, and passion for working with Native American communities. The Recruitment Coordinator for Native American Communities will engage prospective students, families, and guests on UW-Madison admissions policies and procedures while representing the institution to campus visitors and at select off-campus events. The person in this role will also participate in the holistic application review of a robust and talented applicant pool of 63,000+ students.

Responsibilities:

Plans, develops, coordinates, manages, and executes 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. May supervise staff and/or lead a program area.

• 10% Counsels prospective and admitted students on educational planning and career opportunities
• 25% Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications according to established policies and procedures
• 10% Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events
• 5% Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution
• 10% Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences
• 10% Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission
• 25% Engages in extensive outreach and recruitment events, representing the university to prospective students
• 5% DEM is committed to the highest standard of service. This position will be a role model by practicing exemplary, respectful and inclusive behaviors in all interactions. Participation in unit and divisional diversity & inclusion plans are mandatory

Tasks:

• Deliver presentations to prospective students, families and other stakeholders
• Conduct application review primarily for first year applicants
• Assist prospective students and their families with questions pertaining to UW-Madison and the application process through serving as a Case Manager
• Conduct specialized recruitment, including frequent regional and local travel
• Implement focused engagement designed to increase the enrollment of students from multicultural backgrounds
• Build relationships with prospective students/families identifying as Native American, and work with community leaders such as Higher Education Directors serving Tribal governments
• Partner with UW-Madison departments and organizations that support the outreach, recruitment, and retention of Native American students
• Engage Native American alumni and current students who can help nourish more inclusive outreach and recruitment efforts

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

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree

Qualifications:

Required:
* At least three years of experience in college admissions, pre-college programs, or college access organizations
* Experience working with college-going Native American students and/or students/families from backgrounds historically underrepresented in higher education
* Ability and willingness to travel locally and nationally; evening and weekend in-person and virtual work as well as limited travel required during peak times

Highly qualified applicants may have the following:
* Experience working with individuals from multicultural backgrounds
* In depth knowledge of tribal enrollment, tribal government, and the complexities associated with indigenous identity
* Knowledge of the college admission recruitment cycle and best practices in recruiting, admitting, and enrolling students
* Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, collaboration, public speaking, and customer service skills
* Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills; ability to work independently in a high volume office and exercise sound judgment
* Experience evaluating applications through a selective admission process, preferably at a four-year institution
* Proficiency with database systems, MIcrosoft Office software (i.e., Word, Excel), Customer Relationship Management Systems (i.e., Salesforce), etc.

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License – Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
This position may involve travel. Incumbents must be able to meet the required criteria to become a UW Authorized Driver which allows employees to drive for business purposes. Required criteria can be seen here: https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become?

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. A minimum of 60% or 3 days per week is work performed in-person, onsite.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

Additional Information:

The mission of the Division of Enrollment Management (DEM) (https://em.wisc.edu) is to achieve the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s enrollment goals strategically and provide information and services in collaboration with campus partners to enhance student success. DEM includes the following offices: Admissions and Recruitment, Student Financial Aid, Registrar, the Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab, and the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management. Together, these units collectively provide the foundation of support and services for the academic infrastructure throughout the student lifecycle.

The division invests in the professional growth of their team members (https://em.wisc.edu/careers/) and is committed to the highest standard of service for students, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders. Team members will serve as role models by practicing and contributing to a culture of respect and inclusivity.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, click on the “Apply Now” button to start the application process. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and experiences in or transferable to the qualifications and duties in this job description. If selected for a finalist interview, applicants are required to supply 3 references, including a current or most recent supervisor. No references will be contacted without advance notice. PDF documents preferred but not required.

For fullest consideration, applications should be received by Thursday, July 13, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

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

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 United 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, throughout the duration of their employment.

Contact:

Heidi Updegrove
heidi.updegrove@wisc.edu
608-265-2068
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Adm & Rctmt Coord II(AE084)

Department(s):

A05-ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT/ADMISSIONS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

282108-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. 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/

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. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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