Transfer and Graduate Admissions Counselor

Transfer and Graduate Admissions Counselor

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Position Summary
The Transfer and Graduate Admissions Counselor is responsible for engaging in recruitment activities and providing direct support to prospective students with applications and application records up to initial university enrollment. As appropriate, position directs students to other university staff to aid with admissions processes. The Transfer and Graduate Admissions Counselor reports to the Director of Admissions.

Note that this position involves 50% of traveling, primarily locally for admissions recruitment.

Essential Functions


Job Duties


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, as well as adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to continuously build knowledge and skill set, as well as share knowledge/facilitate training with Counselors I and II.
• Strong customer service skills to meet customer needs as well as diffuse difficult/emotional customers while showing respect and sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Strong written communication skills to present information clearly and concisely with accuracy in spelling and grammar.
• Ability to consistently meet attendance policy and be at work, meetings and appointments on time.
• Ability to follow instructions, take ownership of responsibilities and keep commitments; ability to complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person in a timely manner when alternate plans are appropriate.
• Ability to take initiative in seeking increased responsibilities, taking independent actions and calculated risks, and asking for/offering help as appropriate, as well as engaging in self-development activities.
• Ability to travel extensively, primarily locally.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.

Required Work Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant professional experience in admissions or higher education recruitment.



Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of previous recruitment experience in higher education or in marketing.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

• Valid driver license with "Real ID" designation, as required for air travel, or ability to obtain by first day of employment.
• Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Work Hours
Mon-Fri 8am – 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required to meet departmental needs, especially during peak periods.

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly lift, push, and pull up to 20lbs of recruiting materials.
• Ability to move about and actively engage with others during event preparation, execution of event, and post event activities.
• Ability to travel extensively primarily by vehicle.

Posting Number: AS2302PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date: 10/01/2026
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Associate Director of Transfer and Graduate Admissions
Salary: $45,000 Annualized
Open Date: 08/24/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/31711

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). je-62117c51c9954cbc8d3eb5e020dd272d