Enrollment Adviser

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Enrollment Adviser Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Adm & Rctmt Coord II Job Duties: The Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources (OPLR) is seeking an Enrollment Adviser (EA) to join its student recruitment team. This team works collaboratively with multiple Universities of Wisconsin campus partners participating in the UW Online Collaboratives and UW Flexible Option programs. The prospective student audience is mainly comprised of non-traditional, online students seeking either a degree program, certificate, or individual courses. The EA will be responsible for proactively following up on leads generated through marketing campaigns, using various channels to recruit online students to collaborative and flexible option degree programs and certificates. The EA represents OPLR to prospective students with the goal of attracting and advising a qualified student body to meet recruitment goals and guide prospective students through the application process in a student-centered way. The Enrollment Advisers work is performed using technology that engages prospective students mainly via phone, email, text, and conferencing software (both Teams and Zoom). All communications with prospective students (outside of the occasional in-person education fair) are conducted through these various modes. Key Job Responsibilities: Recruit online prospective students who inquire about OPLR supported degree programs, certificates and online courses Follow-up on leads generated through the marketing department, meeting identified metrics for contacts, advising calls, and follow through to application Use prescribed recruitment plan to contact leads at various stages in the recruitment cycle, assist in determining fit and eligibility, and update student records accordingly Provide excellent customer service and advising to prospective students; respond to inquiries with accurate information about programs and processes and execute seamless handoff to admissions Collaborate with colleagues in marketing, admissions, program management, and student services to obtain up-to-date information, provide colleagues with feedback from prospective students, and work through individual student situations Serve as the primary EA for several programs attend monthly program meetings, co-present virtual information sessions, maintain internal documentation, and keep the team abreast of changes Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all program offerings May attend occasional off-site education fairs in representation of some or all program offerings Compensation: The Enrollment Adviser (official title: Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator II) is a full-time, salaried (exempt), academic staff position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $44,500 - 54,500, commensurate with the candidates education, related experience, and qualifications. Work Location: The office location is located at 780 Regent Street, Madison WI. This is a hybrid position, with some work performed remotely, and some work performed on-site. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time. Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree Minimum one year of work experience in recruiting, customer service, advising or comparable field Excellent oral, written, and active listening communication skills with ability to match message delivery to audience needs in a virtual environment Proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of customer relationship management systems, Salesforce preferred Knowledge of higher education and/or college admissions and recruitment Demonstrated knowledge of recruiting life cycle and best practices with motivational interviewing How to Apply: To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through 11:59 pm, Monday, June 1, 2026. However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled. To receive full consideration, interested applicants are required to apply online and provide: Resume (PDF Format) Cover letter addressing your experience and education as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications (PDF Format) Contact Information: Questions may be addressed to: Shelby Buchanan, HR Manager: Shelby.Buchanan@wisconsin.edu. Accommodation Request If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request by contacting uwshr@wisconsin.edu. Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy This offer of employment is conditional pending the results of a criminal background check and a reference check process that includes questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If you have prior work history within the past 7 years with the Universities of Wisconsin, your personnel file will also be reviewed for employee misconduct. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated. Employment Authorization 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 the need of employer sponsorship) on, before, or after the effective date of appointment. Confidentiality The Universities of Wisconsin 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. §. 19.36(7). Benefits Information Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees or University Staff Please see this link for total compensation information: Universities of Wisconsin Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information. Clery Act information The Universities of Wisconsin provides statistics on campus crime in its Annual Security Report. For more information on university campus statistics see https://www.wisconsin.edu/compliance/clery/. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsins talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsins culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. 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