Director Of Strategic Initiatives Jobs in Appleton, WI

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Position Title:
Assistant Director of Admissions Initiatives & Partnerships
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Admissions Assistant Director (C)
Job Duties:
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. This position serves as the project lead for high impact admissions initiatives, develops and maintains strategic partnerships, evaluates emerging recruitment technologies, and recommends innovative approaches to strengthen the University's enrollment pipeline.
The Assistant Director is responsible for leading institutional initiatives including Direct Admit Wisconsin, EdSights strategy and optimization, Dual Enrollment partnerships, regional recruitment initiatives, the Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) partnership and Career Coach model, and other strategic recruitment partnerships. The position collaborates extensively with campus and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement new initiatives, assess outcomes, and recommend data-informed improvements that enhance recruitment effectiveness and enrollment growth.
The Assistant Director also researches and evaluates emerging recruitment technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, to identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvement. The position manages special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Executive Director of Admissions and serves as a key resource in advancing the Office of Admissions' strategic priorities.
Based primarily on the Green Bay campus, this position serves as a member of the Admissions leadership team and is expected to actively participate 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.
Key Job 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, Edisghts 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 object

• 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

Department:
Admissions
Compensation:
Minimum compensation of $63,000
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree at time of application
• Strong written communication and public speaking skills
• 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
• 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.
Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
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• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume

Application Deadline:
To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday August 23, 2026.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:
Human Resources
Phone: (920) 465-2390
Email: jobs@uwgb.edu
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.
In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.
Benefit Details
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.
For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Total Compensation Estimator

Employee Misconduct
All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
Confidentiality Statement
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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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.