Admissions Advisor

Posting #: 2026-2043

Category: Staff

Close Date: 3/8/2026

Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly Pay Rate/Salary: Starting hourly rate of $23.19 – $29.02. Pay rate will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. This position is customer-focused and may require the ability to adjust schedule to meet College, department, and customer needs.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Overview and Responsibilities

Admissions Advisors are active members of the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) Strategic Communication & Community Engagement team and interact with prospective students, community agencies, and key stakeholders to promote CVTC to prospective students and key stakeholders in the community. Admissions Advisors facilitate the college exploration and enrollment process through multiple channels and assist prospective students in making informed decisions about enrollment at CVTC. Admissions Advisors provide individualized assistance to prospective students by exploring career options and being the primary point of contact to help them navigate through the admissions process.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a highly engaged member of CVTC’s recruitment team, cultivating strong relationships with external stakeholders (e.g., K12 school districts, community agencies, employers) to position CVTC as a premier educational and workforce partner.
• Represent CVTC at community events, K12 activities, and employer engagements to strengthen brand awareness and educational partnerships.
• Organize and facilitate professional development sessions to promote CVTC to community agencies and employer partners.
• Represent and speak on behalf of CVTC with local media outlets to promote events and the CVTC brand.
• Research and analyze higher education market trends; recommend and implement best practices to maintain CVTC’s leadership in post-secondary education.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of CVTC’s 120+ academic programs, certificates, apprenticeships, admissions and financial aid processes, paying-for-college options, and available student support resources.
• Create and execute strategic recruitment plans for assigned territories to increase prospect conversion.
• Review and analyze recruitment strategies quarterly to ensure alignment with CVTC’s strategic plan and progress toward annual recruitment goals.
• Provide high-quality customer service and strategic engagement to prospective students to maximize reach and support conversion across the recruitment funnel.
• Collaborate with the dual enrollment coordinator and cross-functional teams to promote career pathways programming.
• Develop and deliver in-person and virtual presentations for K12 audiences (administrators, teachers, staff, students, parents) across CVTC’s 45+ partner high schools.
• Support high school staff in promoting dual credit opportunities and facilitate the registration of transcripted credit courses.
• Guide prospective high school students in navigating options to earn college credit in high school.
• Partner with faculty and deans to coordinate career and technical education showcases in high schools across CVTC’s 11-county district.
• Serve as the first point of contact for prospective students, families, and the public across multiple communication channels (in-person, phone, email, SMS, social media, and web chat).
• Provide information and guidance on academic programs, admissions, financial aid, assessment resources, career planning, and student services.
• Assist Events & Engagement team members with planning and executing large-scale recruitment events (700+ attendees) for prospective students and community partners.
• Develop accurate, engaging presentation content and deliver it to large stakeholder audiences.
• Manage and maintain accurate prospective student information (inquiries, presentations, follow-up, application tracking) within CRM, ERP, OneDrive, and SharePoint systems.
• Manage departmental projects to ensure deadlines and strategic objectives are achieved.
• Evaluate real-time situations and make independent decisions with minimal direction.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong sales and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently toward department goals.
• Ability to develop and implement effective recruitment and sales strategies for diverse audiences.
• Ability to use judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to resolve conflicts.
• Ability to interpret and communicate College policies and procedures.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Office 365 Suite.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to travel (i.e., access to reliable transportation) to various campuses, schools, and other sites in CVTC’s 11-county district as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field with a minimum of six years of experience in a recruitment, sales, or related position required: OR a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field with a minimum of two years of experience in a recruitment, sales or related position preferred.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

CVTC reserves the right to limit applicant consideration from specific geographic regions when differences in state-level policies, laws, or regulatory frameworks present conflicts with institutional standards and/or fiduciary responsibilities. This practice supports compliance, operational integrity, and alignment with the College’s strategic objectives.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

Benefits Summary

2026 annual benefits include:

• 3 – 4 weeks of paid vacation time based on years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid winter break – varies each year based on academic calendar and, at a minimum, includes days between Christmas and New Year’s holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers)
• Paid summer break – the week of July 4th.
• 4 paid personal days
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness, injury, or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee, dependent children, spouse, or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1,080 hours)
• Paid bereavement time
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 annually (eligibility requirements apply)
• Health insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3,400 annually for a family plan or $1,700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
• Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTC’s health insurance
• $2,500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source
• Dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Vision insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), CVTC matches 7.2%, vested at 5 years of credible service
• 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Section 125 flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e., there is no waiting period).

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college’s non-discrimination policies: Tam Burgau, Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6334, WI Relay: 711