Assistant Director of Admissions Initiatives & Partnerships

Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions and working closely with the Admissions leadership team, the Assistant Director of Admissions Initiatives & Partnerships provides leadership for the planning, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of strategic admissions initiatives that support undergraduate enrollment goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and evaluates regional recruitment initiatives and recommends strategies to improve recruitment effectiveness and enrollment outcomes.
• Leads the planning, management, and continuous improvement of strategic admissions initiatives, including Direct Admit Wisconsin, EdSights, and other initiatives that support undergraduate recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends emerging recruitment technologies, including artificial intelligence applications and innovative enrollment practices, to improve operational efficiency and recruitment outcomes.
• Develops, coordinates, and strengthens strategic partnerships and pipeline initiatives with K-12 schools, community organizations, and other external partners, including oversight of the Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) partnership and Career Coach model.
• Leads and manages special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Executive Director of Admissions, collaborating with campus partners to ensure successful implementation and achievement of project objectives.
• Provides leadership for Dual Enrollment strategy, development, and continuous assessment to expand recruitment opportunities and strengthen student pathways to UW-Green Bay.
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
• Actively participates in campus visit programs, recruitment events, and other Admissions initiatives by representing the University through presentations, engagement with prospective students and families, and event support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree at time of application.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in admissions, recruitment, higher education, K-12 system, or marketing-related field.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, developing, or supporting staff.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a project manager implementing cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong written communication and public speaking skills.
• Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali.
• Experience developing or managing K-12, community, or organizational partnerships.
• Experience cultivating strong relationships with leaders, stakeholders, and business units to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Experience with use of CRM (customer relationship management) systems, particularly Salesforce.
• Familiarity with student information systems, particularly PeopleSoft.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive relationships with students, staff, and faculty.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional experience in admissions, recruitment, student services, project management, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple direct reports and fostering high-performing environments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Conditions of Appointment

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan, or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs, as well as travel throughout the state of Wisconsin to represent the University at recruitment events, school and community engagements, conferences, and other related University-related activities.

Pay

Minimum compensation of $63,000. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Benefits

• Several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Several life insurance options, AD&D, and Accident insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
• Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
• 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday, and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.